2017 IOWA Industry Profile
Arts, Entertainment & recreation IOWA Workforce Development
Executive Summary In 2016, the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector provided 21,430 jobs to Iowans, which represents 1.4 percent of all covered employment (both private and public sector) in the state. This sector reported an average annual wage of $17,994, which is just 40.1 percent of the average wage across all industries in the state, $44,925..
Since peaking in 2007, employment in this sector declined 11.8 percent to its lowest point in 2013, but has since started to slowly increase, with a jump in 2016 to 21,430 in employment, showing encouraging signs in growth as seen circa 2007. The average annual wage has fluctuated over the last decade between a high of $18,705 in 2010 to a low of $17,409 in 2013 to it’s current level at $17,994. The lower wage in 2010 is reminiscent of 2007, with a similarly high employment, possibly indicating an increase in hiring in lower paying positions. The rise in employment can be attributed to a comfortable consumer with more disposable money for luxuries and entertainment.
Wages are significantly lower in Iowa than in the nation as a whole. Iowans in the private sector of this industry made just under half of the national average wage of $36,806. Furthermore, Iowa’s private sector wages are much lower than the other states in the region too, with the exception of the Dakotas, Nebraska and Kansas.
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/labor-market-information-division Arts, entertainment & recreation Iowa Industry Profile
What are Arts, Entertainment and 2016 Industry Breakout by Employment in Iowa Recreation? Arts, Entertainment & Recreation NAICS Industry Coding
The Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 713-Amusement, 711-Performing Arts, sector comprises: (a) establishments that Gambling, Recreation Spectator Sports are involved in producing, promoting, or 16,437 3,815 participating in live performances, events, or 77% 18% exhibits intended for public viewing, (b) AAW Amusement, Gambling, & establishments that preserve and exhibit AAW Performing Recreation = Arts & Spectator objects and sites of historical, cultural, or $16,166 educational interest; and (c) establishments Sports = $22,637 that operate facilities or provide services that enable patrons to participate in recreational activities or pursue amusement, hobby, and leisure time interests.
The main components of this sector are
Performing arts and spectator sports, 712-Museums, Historical Museums, historical sites, zoos and Sites, Etc parks, and Amusements, gambling, and 1,178 5% recreation. AAW Museums, AAW = Average Annual Wage Historical Sites, Etc. Source: www.bls.gov/cew/bls_naics/ = $28,471 bls_naics_app.htm Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Iowa Workforce Development
2007-2016 Employment in Art, Entertainment & Recreation in Iowa $19,000 22,000 Employment $18,800 $18,705 Average Annual Wage $18,642 21,500 $18,559 $18,343 $18,587 $18,600 $18,357 $17,994 21,000 $18,136 $18,400 $17,929 20,500 $18,200 20,000 $18,000 $17,409 19,500 $17,800 19,000 $17,600
18,500 $17,400
$17,200 18,000 21,772 21,742 21,135 20,151 20,941 20,277 19,213 19,341 19,614 21,430 $17,000 17,500 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Iowa Workforce Development https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/labor-market-information-division Arts, entertainment & recreation Iowa Industry Profile
Examples of Major Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Employers Employers
The Amusements, gambling, and Name of Company Industry recreation subsector was the largest sector Adventure Lands of America Inc Amusement parks and arcades in this industry, accounting for 76.7 percent of employment and 67.0 percent of Catfish Bend Casino Corp Gambling industries worksites. The second largest subsector in this industry was Performing arts and Diamond Jo Casino Gambling industries spectator sports, which accounted for 17.8 Mystique Casino Gambling industries percent of employment, and 23.8 percent of establishments. Source: www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/employer-database Even though this industry includes gambling establishments, if establishments are casinos with guest accommodation like a hotel, it will be included in the Accommodation and Food Services sector.
This sector was hit hard by the recession; employment in the sector finally surpassed its 2009 level in 2016. However, employment is still down 1.6 percent from its 2007 high of 21,772.
2016 Covered Employment in Arts, Entertainment & Recreation by County
Sector Statewide:
Employment - 21,430 Average Annual Wage - $17,994
Label Key: First line is the county name followed by average employment and finally, average wage.
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Iowa Workforce Development
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/labor-market-information-division Arts, entertainment & recreation Iowa Industry Profile
2016 Average Annual Wage for Covered Employment in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation State Comparisons by Private Ownership
United States Average: $36,806 North Dakota $16,000
Minnesota $32,533 Wisconsin $27,384 South Dakota $17,371
Michigan $32,956 Iowa Nebraska $17,365 $17,486 Illinois $35,396 Indiana Ohio $31,567 $32,284
Kansas $18,228 Missouri $38,341
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Iowa Workforce Development
Industry Distribution by Age and Gender 2nd Qtr. 2016
2,500 Contact Information Male Iowa Workforce Development, 2,000 Employment Statistics Bureau Female 1000 E Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50319 800-532-1249 1,500 Fax: 515-281-8195 [email protected] www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov 1,000
Equal opportunity employer/program. Employment Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
TTY 515-281-4748 500 1-800-831-1399
0 14-18 19-21 22-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-99 Age Group Source: Local Employment Dynamics, Iowa Workforce Development and U.S. Census Bureau https://lehd.ces.census.gov/
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