711130/Musical Groups and Artists
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
40K
employees, 2023
40K
employees, 2023
In 2023, 5,681 US Musical Groups and Artists business locations employed 40,175 people and paid $2.4 billion in annual payroll, $58,750 per employee on average. Employment was up 5.4% from 2022. California had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
5,681
+3.7% vs 2022
Employees
40,175
+5.4% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$2.4B
+7.1% vs 2022
Average pay
$58,750
+1.6% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Musical Groups and Artists in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,196 | 6,286 | $70,867 | 0.04% |
| New York | 614 | 3,625 | $77,793 | 0.04% |
| Tennessee | 514 | 3,262 | $162,691 | 0.11% |
| Texas | 302 | 2,229 | $52,236 | 0.02% |
| Illinois | 229 | 1,803 | $42,529 | 0.03% |
| Ohio | 73 | 1,787 | $46,307 | 0.04% |
| Florida | 470 | 1,556 | $40,909 | 0.02% |
| Pennsylvania | 140 | 1,377 | $37,001 | 0.02% |
| Massachusetts | 126 | 1,332 | $59,021 | 0.04% |
| Michigan | 88 | 1,319 | $44,237 | 0.03% |
| Washington | 111 | 1,033 | $35,038 | 0.03% |
| Georgia | 164 | 959 | $66,790 | 0.02% |
| New Jersey | 137 | 914 | $37,677 | 0.02% |
| Minnesota | 105 | 857 | $47,698 | 0.03% |
| Colorado | 119 | 776 | $34,621 | 0.03% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 51.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Musical Groups and Artists employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 634 | 3,410 | $84,035 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 828 | 3,094 | $94,199 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 479 | 2,848 | $179,869 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 203 | 1,775 | $40,554 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 124 | 1,260 | $63,681 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 93 | 943 | $73,928 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 131 | 853 | $69,753 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 69 | 746 | $50,784 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 84 | 738 | $53,325 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 70 | 572 | $49,883 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 34 | 566* | $40,652 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 43 | 545 | $44,699 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 55 | 452 | $41,792 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 40 | 436* | $86,470 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 86 | 435 | $44,255 |
Business size
US Musical Groups and Artists business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4,466 | 78.6% |
| 5 to 9 | 587 | 10.3% |
| 10 to 19 | 329 | 5.8% |
| 20 to 49 | 144 | 2.5% |
| 50 to 99 | 66 | 1.2% |
| 100 to 249 | 71 | 1.3% |
| 250 to 499 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 71Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries 711Performing Arts Companies 7111Musical Groups and Artists 71113
Questions and answers
How many people work in Musical Groups and Artists in the US?
40,175 people worked at 5,681 US Musical Groups and Artists business locations in 2023, up 5.4% from 2022. That is 0.03% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Musical Groups and Artists?
$58,750 a year per employee in 2023, from $2.4 billion in annual payroll (up 1.6% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Musical Groups and Artists jobs?
California had the most, with 6,286 employees in 2023, followed by New York (3,625) and Tennessee (3,262).
Which metro areas have the most Musical Groups and Artists jobs?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (3,410), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (3,094), Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN (2,848) had the most Musical Groups and Artists employees in 2023.
Are most Musical Groups and Artists businesses small?
94.8% of the 5,679 Musical Groups and Artists business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.