May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

NAICS 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

These national industry-specific occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers of all sizes, in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas in every State and the District of Columbia, in NAICS 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

Additional information, including the hourly and annual 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages, percent of establishments reporting the occupation, and the employment percent relative standard error, is available in the downloadable Excel files(XLS).

NAICS Industry 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers is part of: NAICS 711000 - Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries.

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NAICS 711500 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

All Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 47,800 100.00% $16.28 $23.85 $49,600 3.9 %
 
Management Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 1,360 2.85% $44.52 $52.22 $108,610 7.1 %
11-1011 Chief Executives 40 0.08% $69.91 $65.58 $136,410 8.8 %
11-1021 General and Operations Managers 920 1.92% $48.68 $54.46 $113,280 8.8 %
11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 40 0.08% $39.07 $44.08 $91,690 10.9 %
11-2021 Marketing Managers 60 0.13% $32.08 $40.42 $84,060 20.0 %
11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 40 0.08% $35.09 $38.35 $79,760 12.1 %
11-3031 Financial Managers 110 0.23% $41.44 $46.77 $97,270 11.5 %
11-9199 Managers, All Other 70 0.15% $34.90 $42.98 $89,400 17.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 2,650 5.54% $24.96 $30.95 $64,370 6.6 %
13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 670 1.40% (8) (8) (8) (8)
13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists (8) (8) $19.31 $20.17 $41,950 7.0 %
13-1111 Management Analysts 140 0.29% $27.75 $36.49 $75,890 14.3 %
13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 30 0.06% $23.34 $23.07 $47,980 4.8 %
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other (8) (8) $24.54 $32.26 $67,110 12.4 %
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 450 0.94% $29.78 $30.05 $62,510 4.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 330 0.69% $28.24 $29.66 $61,680 7.3 %
15-1021 Computer Programmers (8) (8) $34.22 $34.22 $71,170 4.0 %
15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications (8) (8) $38.82 $38.34 $79,750 3.7 %
15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 90 0.19% $20.74 $25.11 $52,220 14.7 %
15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (8) (8) $22.16 $23.90 $49,710 7.5 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 160 0.33% $26.37 $28.90 $60,100 7.0 %
17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 40 0.08% $25.30 $27.95 $58,140 8.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 60 0.13% $20.56 $21.57 $44,870 10.0 %
19-3021 Market Research Analysts 60 0.13% $19.99 $20.50 $42,640 9.8 %
 
Legal Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations (8) (8) $38.03 $37.13 $77,230 3.7 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 300 0.63% $19.17 $23.02 $47,880 8.8 %
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 130 0.27% $19.59 $22.66 $47,140 14.2 %
25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 30 0.06% (8) (8) (8) (8)
25-4011 Archivists 30 0.06% $18.12 $18.93 $39,380 18.7 %
25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 80 0.17% $19.12 $21.19 $44,070 8.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 27,920 58.41% $17.58 $26.46 $55,030 5.2 %
27-1011 Art Directors 400 0.84% $23.20 $31.65 $65,820 18.0 %
27-1012 Craft Artists (8) (8) $14.05 $14.83 $30,860 6.2 %
27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 2,460 5.15% $16.38 $20.62 $42,890 8.5 %
27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (8) (8) $21.26 $23.74 $49,380 7.9 %
27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other 920 1.92% $12.35 $14.79 $30,760 6.8 %
27-1022 Fashion Designers (8) (8) $25.03 $24.89 $51,780 4.6 %
27-1024 Graphic Designers (8) (8) $17.42 $21.01 $43,710 9.0 %
27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 550 1.15% $20.71 $22.66 $47,140 7.8 %
27-1029 Designers, All Other 60 0.13% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-2011 Actors 3,890 8.14% $9.16 $25.57 (4) 16.7 %
27-2012 Producers and Directors 2,300 4.81% $28.40 $38.38 $79,830 11.7 %
27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 40 0.08% (4) (4) $90,730 10.8 %
27-2031 Dancers 600 1.26% $9.92 $12.94 (4) 11.7 %
27-2032 Choreographers 60 0.13% $20.16 $24.11 $50,150 12.7 %
27-2042 Musicians and Singers 1,790 3.74% $15.37 $29.16 (4) 22.7 %
27-2099 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other 840 1.76% $13.91 $22.48 (4) 12.3 %
27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 310 0.65% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3012 Public Address System and Other Announcers 2,070 4.33% $16.00 $20.61 $42,870 6.0 %
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 510 1.07% $17.36 $19.25 $40,050 6.7 %
27-3041 Editors 410 0.86% $28.04 $33.36 $69,390 12.6 %
27-3042 Technical Writers 720 1.51% $24.67 $31.53 $65,590 11.5 %
27-3043 Writers and Authors 1,950 4.08% (8) (8) (8) (8)
27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 590 1.23% $21.08 $22.08 $45,930 5.7 %
27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,140 2.38% $15.37 $20.95 $43,570 9.4 %
27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 40 0.08% $25.20 $23.53 $48,930 27.1 %
27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 350 0.73% $15.79 $17.31 $36,010 7.5 %
27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 220 0.46% $29.23 $33.88 $70,460 10.2 %
27-4032 Film and Video Editors 180 0.38% $17.76 $18.79 $39,090 5.6 %
27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 490 1.03% $19.69 $22.15 $46,070 15.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations (8) (8) $21.44 $30.20 $62,810 18.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 100 0.21% $12.46 $14.98 $31,160 15.1 %
33-9032 Security Guards 90 0.19% $12.09 $14.75 $30,690 15.4 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 500 1.05% $7.84 $8.62 $17,920 4.0 %
35-3011 Bartenders (8) (8) $7.74 $8.49 $17,650 10.0 %
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 200 0.42% $7.23 $7.30 $15,180 5.2 %
35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (8) (8) $10.21 $9.61 $19,990 4.7 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 350 0.73% $9.20 $11.48 $23,880 6.6 %
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 130 0.27% $11.06 $12.50 $26,000 6.7 %
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 170 0.36% $8.40 $9.90 $20,580 9.9 %
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (8) (8) $11.67 $12.26 $25,510 3.9 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 770 1.61% (8) (8) (8) (8)
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 130 0.27% $9.06 $9.77 $20,310 6.5 %
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants (8) (8) $8.08 $8.65 $18,000 7.0 %
39-5091 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 40 0.08% $15.35 $16.11 $33,520 8.6 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 1,380 2.89% $17.04 $22.95 $47,730 12.9 %
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 60 0.13% $25.10 $26.91 $55,980 9.7 %
41-2011 Cashiers 90 0.19% $7.39 $8.73 $18,160 7.1 %
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks (8) (8) $10.82 $12.84 $26,720 9.2 %
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 250 0.52% $10.43 $11.74 $24,430 6.0 %
41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 110 0.23% $35.09 $35.31 $73,430 10.3 %
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 430 0.90% $21.13 $22.63 $47,070 9.9 %
41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 30 0.06% $28.11 $32.79 $68,200 6.9 %
41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 160 0.33% (8) (8) (8) (8)
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 80 0.17% $13.65 $16.63 $34,580 16.8 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 8,850 18.51% $12.59 $13.91 $28,940 3.4 %
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 310 0.65% $23.36 $24.14 $50,200 4.9 %
43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 30 0.06% $13.92 $13.59 $28,260 4.1 %
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 850 1.78% $14.60 $15.13 $31,480 6.2 %
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives (8) (8) $11.22 $13.22 $27,490 7.2 %
43-4151 Order Clerks 70 0.15% $8.23 $8.85 $18,410 9.9 %
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 360 0.75% $12.42 $12.40 $25,790 6.1 %
43-5021 Couriers and Messengers (8) (8) $16.19 $15.85 $32,960 5.3 %
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 30 0.06% $20.47 $20.31 $42,250 9.7 %
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 80 0.17% $11.05 $12.46 $25,930 5.7 %
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,980 4.14% $17.42 $18.51 $38,500 6.5 %
43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,890 3.95% $12.09 $12.00 $24,960 3.4 %
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,820 5.90% $9.11 $10.56 $21,960 4.8 %
43-9199 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (8) (8) $29.93 $22.03 $45,820 25.9 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 380 0.79% $18.92 $20.46 $42,560 4.8 %
47-2031 Carpenters 230 0.48% $18.90 $20.26 $42,140 5.2 %
47-2111 Electricians 50 0.10% $25.77 $28.28 $58,820 8.2 %
47-2121 Glaziers 40 0.08% $14.37 $17.14 $35,650 4.6 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations top
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SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 310 0.65% $17.82 $18.53 $38,550 6.1 %
49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (8) (8) $17.25 $17.73 $36,880 7.3 %
 
Production Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 1,110 2.32% $12.34 $14.03 $29,180 6.7 %
51-2099 Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other 130 0.27% $8.50 $11.13 $23,150 15.0 %
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (8) (8) $15.00 $15.44 $32,110 11.2 %
51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers (8) (8) $12.31 $12.44 $25,870 5.5 %
51-7021 Furniture Finishers 60 0.13% $13.00 $13.39 $27,860 4.5 %
51-9022 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (8) (8) $9.59 $10.81 $22,480 4.1 %
51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 50 0.10% $13.34 $15.69 $32,630 20.8 %
51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (8) (8) $12.50 $11.40 $23,720 12.9 %
51-9195 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic (8) (8) $16.54 $19.52 $40,610 25.1 %
51-9198 Helpers--Production Workers 30 0.06% $9.56 $14.57 $30,310 24.7 %
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other (8) (8) $11.59 $14.02 $29,150 8.8 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations top
Employment Estimates Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title (click on the occupation title to view an occupational profile) Employment (1) Percent of Total Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 1,080 2.26% $13.46 $14.18 $29,500 6.3 %
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 40 0.08% $28.21 $30.02 $62,450 9.1 %
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 30 0.06% $15.24 $15.34 $31,910 5.5 %
53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 30 0.06% $10.27 $11.67 $24,270 5.7 %
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (8) (8) $13.77 $13.54 $28,150 5.1 %
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 820 1.72% $11.99 $13.50 $28,090 9.1 %

About May 2006 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

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(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

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(4) Wages for some occupations that do not generally work year-round, full time, are reported either as hourly wages or annual salaries depending on how they are typically paid.

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(9) Wage data for this occupation were removed because of reporting errors. Data are being corrected and revised wage estimates will be posted as soon as possible.



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Last Modified Date: September 26, 2008