H1B Visa Data for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers: Top Employers, Top Jobs and Employees Trends

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Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (NAICS code 71151) has an average growth rate of 0.75% as an H1B industry with 31 employees hired as of 2024

Top Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers Employers

Company	Employees	Average Wage
Jim Hodges Studio Inc.	4	$80,007
Suzanne Siano Paintings Conservation Inc.	3	$50,398
Gisele, Inc.	2	$49,171
Hear We Go Again Inc.	2	$45,802
Jeff Koons Llc	2	$43,680
Kayafas Artistry	2	$83,647
Lyle Ashton Harris	2	$43,576
Avy Entertainment, Inc.	1	$52,125
Merz Trio	1	$39,666
Moon & Berndt Inc.	1	$102,606

Top Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers Jobs

Job Title	Number of Jobs	Average Wage
Public Relations Specialists	4	$46,374
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, And Illustrators	4	$63,664
Designers, All Other	4	$80,007
Museum Technicians And Conservators	3	$50,398
Agents And Business Managers Of Artists, Performers, And Athletes	2	$45,802
Video Game Designers	1	$52,125
Producers And Directors	1	$45,510
Musicians, Instrumental	1	$39,666
Artists And Related Workers, All Other	1	$52,603
Curators	1	$53,248

Employees Over Time vs Average Salary Over Time

The Independent Artists, Writers, And Performers industry has been in the H1B Visa program since 2012 where 2 employees were hired. They peaked in 2015 with 4 employees, and the recent trend shows the average number of employees on an incline.

The Independent Artists, Writers, And Performers industry has been in the H1B Visa program since 2012 where the average salary was $43,680. The industry peaked in 2017 with an average salary of $88,379, and has since been on a decline with the most recent average salary being $79,118 in 2023.