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West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages
Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV
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$56,805 or $27.31/hr
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$30,118 or $14.48/hr
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$93,600 or $45.00/hr
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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +8%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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small occupation
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This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 50,600 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Faster than average growth
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Streaming services and other online-only platforms are expected to drive employment demand for actors as the number of shows produced and the volume of content increases. However, the number of performances held at theaters may be impacted by funding availability.
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Self-Employment
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In 2021, 33.2% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Information (NAICS510000) (34.7%)
- Motion picture and sound recording industries (NAICS512000) (34.5%)
- Motion picture and video industries (NAICS512100) (34.4%)
- Self-employed workers (33.2%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (11.4%)
- Educational services (NAICS610000) (10.1%)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (8.6%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (8.2%)
- Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries (NAICS711000) (7.9%)
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services (NAICS541200) (7.1%)
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