U.S. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media salary, ages 45-49
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 45-49 is $81,220. The top 10% earn at least $194,207 and the top 25% at least $121,830; the bottom 25% earn at most $55,839 and the bottom 10% at most $36,549. Average $105,049. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.
Salary distribution
Typical earnings for ages 45-49 United States
- Top 10% earn at least$194,207
- Top 25% earn at least$121,830
- Middle (median)half earn more, half less$81,220
- Bottom 25% earn at most$55,839
- Bottom 10% earn at most$36,549
- Averagetotal income ÷ people$105,049
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