Performing Arts & Spectator Sports

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.

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Occupations in Demand in the Performing Arts & Spectator Sports Industry
General & Operations Managers	$65,779	920	Low	470	883	Bachelor's or higher degree
Business Operations Specialists	$39,953	1,320	High	580	1,569	Bachelor's degree
Exec. Secretaries & Admin. Assistants	$34,938	580	Medium	320	572	Moderate on-the-job training
First-line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial Workers	$33,459	100	High	120	210	Long-term on-the-job training or related work experience
First-line Supervisors of Personal Care & Service Workers	$31,428	130	High	130	248	Long-term on-the-job training or related work experience
Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks	$26,102	330	Medium	190	319	Short-term on-the-job training
First-line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers	$24,581	730	Medium	420	754	Long-term on-the-job training or related work experience
Janitors & Cleaners	$22,541	1,430	Medium	790	1,269	Short-term on-the-job training
Laborers and Freight & Stock Movers	$21,880	1,050	Medium	810	894	Short-term on-the-job training
Cashiers and Counter & Rental Clerks	$16,663	3,330	Medium	3,890	4,311	Short-term on-the-job training
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Employment & Economic Development 2007 Median Annual Salary Data from the 2nd Qtr. 2007 Minnesota Salary Survey Current Demand Data from the 2nd Qtr. 2007 Minnesota Job Vacancy Survey Projected Employment Data from the 2004-2014 Minnesota Employment Projections Program

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