Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other salary by state
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$31,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$37,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$40,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$64,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$121,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other salary by industry
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
11,250 workers
$65,000
Accommodation and Food Services
1,520 workers
$39,500
Educational Services
1,510 workers
$60,500
Information
1,330 workers
$113,000
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
820 workers
$60,500
Other Services (except Public Administration)
270 workers
$57,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
260 workers
$66,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$74,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other pays 25% below the average across 45 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $88,500).
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How much does a Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other in the United States is $66,000 per year, or about $31.73 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $37,000 and $64,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $88,500 across 45 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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