Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries: NAICS 711
About the Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries subsector
The 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:
- Performing Arts Companies: NAICS 7111
- Spectator Sports: NAICS 7112
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events: NAICS 7113
- Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures: NAICS 7114
- Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers: NAICS 7115
Workforce Statistics
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.
Employment and Layoffs
(Source: Current Employment Statistics, Mass Layoff Statistics)
Extended Mass Layoffs
(Source: Mass Layoff Statistics)
Employment by Occupation
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Projections
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)
Earnings and Hours
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.
Earnings and Hours of All Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings and Hours of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees
(Source: Current Employment Statistics)
Earnings by Occupation
| Data series |
Wages, 2012 |
| Hourly |
Annual |
| Median |
Mean |
Median |
Mean |
Athletes and sports competitors |
$- |
$- |
$39,420 |
$85,000 |
Musicians and singers |
$26.75 |
$35.71 |
$- |
$- |
Producers and directors |
$29.00 |
$40.40 |
$60,320 |
$84,020 |
Public relations specialists |
$22.32 |
$26.62 |
$46,430 |
$55,360 |
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers |
$9.14 |
$10.04 |
$19,010 |
$20,880 |
(Source: Occupational Employment Statistics)
Work-related Fatalities, Injuries, and Illnesses
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.
(Source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities)
Workplace Trends
This section presents data on the number of establishments in performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries.
Establishments
(Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
Other BLS Resources
Career Guide to Industries
To learn about careers from an industry perspective, see the Career Guide to Industries.
Data extracted on:
May 22, 2013
