Although most establishments in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry are small, over half of all jobs were in establishments that employ more than 50 workers (chart).

The arts, entertainment, and recreation industry is characterized by a large number of seasonal and part-time positions and by workers who are younger than the average for all industries. Nearly half of all workers are under the age of 35. Many businesses in the industry increase hiring during the summer, often employing high school- and college-age workers.