U.S. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media salary, ages 16-19
U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners
In the United States, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time wage earners in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media ages 16-19 is $19,273. The top 10% earn at least $64,425 and the top 25% at least $29,442; the bottom 25% earn at most $10,153 and the bottom 10% at most $5,076. Average $25,576. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for ages 16-19 United States
- Top 10% earn at least$64,425
- Top 25% earn at least$29,442
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$19,273
- Bottom 25% earn at most$10,153
- Bottom 10% earn at most$5,076
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$25,576
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