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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$77,720
Median Annual
$59,900
Total Workforce
1,889,440
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $128,560 | 15,600 |
| #2 | District of Columbia | $113,330 | 36,460 |
| #3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $110,030 | 195,520 |
| #4 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,420 | 174,200 |
| #5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $108,360 | 50,900 |
| #6 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $107,410 | 2,980 |
| #7 | New York | $106,490 | 205,150 |
| #8 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $105,710 | 8,120 |
| #9 | California | $99,800 | 341,350 |
| #10 | Hawaii | $99,520 | 10,300 |
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