Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations Salary in Washington
Ranked #8 of 51 · WA
2.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,940 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $64,850
Employment 46,490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,800P25 $47,800 Median $64,850P75 $96,200P90 $132,450
About 80% of arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupationss in Washington earn between $39,800 and $132,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations salary in Washington is $81,940, about 2.7% above the U.S. average ($79,790). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $73,870 | $89,530 | 29,190 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $69,880 | $75,020 | 2,190 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $62,060 | $79,690 | 1,160 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $60,320 | $70,370 | 880 |
| Bellingham, WA | $55,360 | $66,240 | 1,080 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $52,470 | $65,920 | 1,430 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $50,890 | $64,000 | 1,340 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $50,210 | $62,220 | 360 |
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