### Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Entertainment and Sports Occupations Workers in these occupations perform and oversee artistic and athletic ventures. Overall employment in entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 106,800 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. The median annual wage for this group was $53,360 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060. BLS employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile. **Occupation**
                **Job Summary**
                **Entry-Level Education**
                **2022     MEDIAN PAY****Actors**
            Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media.
            Some college, no degree
            The annual wage is not available.**Athletes and Sports Competitors**
            Athletes and sports competitors participate in organized, officiated sporting events to entertain spectators.
            No formal educational credential
            $70,280**Coaches and Scouts**
            Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts evaluate athletes as possible recruits.
            Bachelor's degree
            $45,910**Dancers and Choreographers**
            Dancers and choreographers use dance performances to express ideas and stories.
            See How to Become One
            The annual wage is not available.**Music Directors and Composers**
            Music directors lead musical groups during performances and recording sessions. Composers write and arrange original music in a variety of musical styles.
            Bachelor's degree
            $62,590**Musicians and Singers**
            Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios.
            No formal educational credential
            The annual wage is not available.**Producers and Directors**
            Producers and directors make business and creative decisions about film, television, stage, and other productions.
            Bachelor's degree
            $82,510**Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials**
            Umpires, referees, and other sports officials preside over competitive athletic or sporting events to help maintain standards of play.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $35,820 **Last Modified Date:**
                        Wednesday, April 17, 2024


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