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Occupation · SOC 27-1019

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

There are 6,930 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $71,240 a year. The most jobs are in Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WV.

Arts, Sports & MediaTypical education: No formal educational credential
6,930
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$71,240
Median pay a year
Middle half: $42,010–$115,150
1,100
Annual openings
10-year change: +2%
4
LCA filings, last 4 quarters
One employer filed 50% of them

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 19 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVMedian pay $125,050 · LCA filings 01,410$125,0500
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 2840n/a2
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $48,760 · LCA filings 0370$48,7600
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAMedian pay $122,570 · LCA filings 0320$122,5700
Salt Lake City–Murray, UTMedian pay $43,190 · LCA filings 0170$43,1900
Baltimore–Columbia–Towson, MDMedian pay $132,620 · LCA filings 0100$132,6200
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WAMedian pay $80,640 · LCA filings 090$80,6400
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXMedian pay $67,240 · LCA filings 080$67,2400
San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CAMedian pay n/a · LCA filings 080n/a0
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXMedian pay $38,170 · LCA filings 060$38,1700

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Baltimore–Columbia–Towson, MDEmployment 100 · LCA filings 0$132,6201000
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVEmployment 1,410 · LCA filings 0$125,0501,4100
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAEmployment 320 · LCA filings 0$122,5703200
Fort Collins–Loveland, COEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$92,720500
Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NHEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$92,100500

Metro areas with the most LCA filings

Labor Condition Applications filed by employers with the U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. They’re used in the H-1B process and show filing history, not hires or current job openings.

Metro areaLCA filingsEmployers with LCA filingsEmployment
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 84021840

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVLevel II $107,307 · Level III $121,930 · Level IV $136,573$92,664$107,307$121,930$136,573
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $58,968 · Level III $80,330 · Level IV $101,670$37,627$58,968$80,330$101,670
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $49,754 · Level III $63,066 · Level IV $76,357$36,462$49,754$63,066$76,357
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GALevel II $103,043 · Level III $115,939 · Level IV $128,814$90,168$103,043$115,939$128,814
Salt Lake City–Murray, UTLevel II $42,598 · Level III $46,342 · Level IV $50,066$38,875$42,598$46,342$50,066
Baltimore–Columbia–Towson, MDLevel II $101,878 · Level III $121,118 · Level IV $140,338$82,659$101,878$121,118$140,338
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WALevel II $74,859 · Level III $86,174 · Level IV $97,510$63,523$74,859$86,174$97,510
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXLevel II $47,528 · Level III $66,934 · Level IV $86,362$28,101$47,528$66,934$86,362
San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CALevel II $56,368 · Level III $72,405 · Level IV $88,462$40,310$56,368$72,405$88,462
Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands, TXLevel II $43,555 · Level III $57,346 · Level IV $71,136$29,765$43,555$57,346$71,136

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralCIP 50.01OPT · up to 12 months271OPT · up to 12 months
Fine and Studio ArtsCIP 50.07OPT · up to 12 months1,905OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology