U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries subsector is part of the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
Industries in the Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries subsector group establishments that produce or organize and promote live presentations involving the performances of actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musical groups and artists, athletes, and other entertainers, including independent (i.e., freelance) entertainers and the establishments that manage their careers. The classification recognizes four basic processes: (1) producing (i.e., presenting) events; (2) organizing, managing, and/or promoting events; (3) managing and representing entertainers; and (4) providing the artistic, creative and technical skills necessary to the production of these live events. Also, this subsector contains four industries for performing arts companies. Each is defined on the basis of the particular skills of the entertainers involved in the presentations.
North American Industry Classification System
The performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries subsector consists of these industry groups:
This section provides information relating to employment in performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. These data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys. The following tables present an overview of the industry including the number of jobs, mass layoffs, data for occupations common to the industry, and projections of occupational employment change.
| Data series | Back data |
Jan. 2013 |
Feb. 2013 |
Mar. 2013 |
Apr. 2013 |
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Employment (in thousands) |
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Employment, all employees (seasonally adjusted) |
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415.3 | 422.6 | (P) 430.0 | (P) 433.1 |
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301.9 | 320.7 | (P) 340.6 | ||
Layoffs |
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19 | 4 | 10 | 9 | |
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1,482 | 287 | 1,080 | 701 | |
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Footnotes |
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(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Mass Layoff Statistics)
| Data series | Back data |
2nd quarter 2012 |
3rd quarter 2012 |
4th quarter 2012 |
1st quarter 2013 |
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36 | 22 | (P) 31 | (P) 25 | |
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4,772 | 3,411 | (P) 4,992 | (P) 3,971 | |
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4,213 | 3,509 | (P) 4,730 | (P) 2,728 | |
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Footnotes |
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(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics)
| Data series | Employment, 2012 |
|---|---|
| 8,940 | |
| 26,030 | |
| 9,990 | |
| 5,260 | |
| 31,900 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
For projected (future) employment estimates, see the National Employment Matrix, which includes employment estimates by industry and occupation for performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries.
(Source: Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections)
This section presents data on employee earnings and weekly hours. The latest industry averages of hourly earnings and weekly hours are shown. In addition, recent hourly and annual earnings are shown for occupations commonly found in performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries.
| Data series | Back data |
Dec. 2012 |
Jan. 2013 |
Feb. 2013 |
Mar. 2013 |
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$28.46 | $28.45 | $27.99 | (P) $27.68 | |
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27.6 | 26.8 | 26.8 | (P) 26.5 | |
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Footnotes |
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(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
| Data series | Back data |
Dec. 2012 |
Jan. 2013 |
Feb. 2013 |
Mar. 2013 |
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$23.75 | $23.24 | $23.12 | (P) $22.65 | |
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26.3 | 25.8 | 25.8 | (P) 25.4 | |
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Footnotes |
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(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
| Data series | Wages, 2012 | |||
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| Hourly | Annual | |||
| Median | Mean | Median | Mean | |
| (1) $- | (1) $- | $39,420 | $85,000 | |
| $26.75 | $35.71 | (1) $- | (1) $- | |
| $29.00 | $40.40 | $60,320 | $84,020 | |
| $22.32 | $26.62 | $46,430 | $55,360 | |
| $9.14 | $10.04 | $19,010 | $20,880 | |
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Footnotes |
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(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
This section presents data for the industry on the number of workplace fatalities and the rates of workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. An injury or illness is considered to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition.
| Data series | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
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Fatalities |
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| 44 | 44 | 50 | 49 | |
Rate of injury and illness cases per 100 full-time workers |
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| 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
Cases involving days away from work, job restriction, or transfer |
2.7 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.4 | |
| 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | ||
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Blank cells indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. |
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(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
This section presents data on the number of establishments in performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries.
| Data series | Back data |
4th quarter 2011 |
1st quarter 2012 |
2nd quarter 2012 |
3rd quarter 2012 |
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Number of establishments |
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48,121 | (P) 47,528 | (P) 47,960 | (P) 48,307 | |
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151 | (P) 148 | (P) 146 | (P) 147 | |
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39 | (P) 39 | (P) 39 | (P) 40 | |
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8 | (P) 8 | (P) 8 | (P) 8 | |
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Footnotes |
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(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
To learn about careers from an industry perspective, see the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on: May 22, 2013
