Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other salary
Data unavailable BLS does not publish annual wage estimates for this occupation; the national median hourly wage is $18.82.
Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 33 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Data unavailable | 140 | 0.42 | ||
| California | Data unavailable | 4,320 | 2.23 | ||
| Colorado | Data unavailable | 400 | 1.31 | ||
| Florida | Data unavailable | 3,090 | 2.92 | ||
| Georgia | Data unavailable | 620 | 1.2 | ||
| Hawaii | Data unavailable | 180 | 2.67 | ||
| Illinois | Data unavailable | 430 | 0.66 | ||
| Iowa | Data unavailable | 80 | 0.5 | ||
| Kansas | Data unavailable | 40 | 0.28 | ||
| Kentucky | Data unavailable | 50 | 0.22 | ||
| Louisiana | Data unavailable | 770 | 3.76 | ||
| Massachusetts | Data unavailable | 140 | 0.36 | ||
| Michigan | Data unavailable | 70 | 0.15 | ||
| Minnesota | Data unavailable | 90 | 0.3 | ||
| Missouri | Data unavailable | 410 | 1.32 | ||
| Montana | Data unavailable | 100 | 1.88 | ||
| Nebraska | Data unavailable | 70 | 0.68 | ||
| Nevada | Data unavailable | 1,680 | 10.14 | ||
| New Hampshire | Data unavailable | ||||
| New Jersey | Data unavailable | 110 | 0.24 | ||
| New York | Data unavailable | 360 | 0.35 | ||
| North Carolina | Data unavailable | 240 | 0.45 | ||
| Ohio | Data unavailable | 400 | 0.67 | ||
| Oklahoma | Data unavailable | 60 | 0.34 | ||
| Oregon | Data unavailable | ||||
| Pennsylvania | Data unavailable | 860 | 1.33 | ||
| South Carolina | Data unavailable | ||||
| Tennessee | Data unavailable | 280 | 0.81 | ||
| Utah | Data unavailable | 120 | 0.67 | ||
| Vermont | Data unavailable | 30 | 1 | ||
| Virginia | Data unavailable | 160 | 0.36 | ||
| Washington | Data unavailable | 180 | 0.47 | ||
| Wisconsin | Data unavailable | 50 | 0.17 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 4,500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 61.7%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other
- Typical entry education
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Sports Communication CIP 09.0906
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General CIP 50.0501
- Directing and Theatrical Production CIP 50.0507
- Theatre and Dance CIP 50.0512
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other CIP 50.0599
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
What education do entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other need?
BLS lists no formal educational credential as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other a growing career?
BLS projects employment of entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other to change +4.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 4,500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.