Arts, Design & Entertainment careers
Visual arts, performance, media, and entertainment careers.
68 careers in this directory, 55 with a published national median pay.
All 68 careers in arts, design & entertainment
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- Creative Art Director202553,070 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$114,850$114,850
- 3D Animator202519,970 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$102,030$102,030
- Animator202519,970 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$102,030$102,030
- Tattoo Artist20252,340 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$97,150$97,150
- Talent Agent202512,620 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$82,890$82,890
- Sports Agent202512,620 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$82,890$82,890
- Band Manager202512,620 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$82,890$82,890
- Modeling Agent202512,620 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$82,890$82,890
- Publishing Agent202512,620 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$82,890$82,890
- Video Game Designer202521,450 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$80,960$80,960
- Costume Designer202521,450 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$80,960$80,960
- Fashion Designer202521,450 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$80,960$80,960
- Fashion Stylist202521,450 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$80,960$80,960
- Drama Professor202593,560 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$78,620$78,620
- Dance Professor202593,560 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$78,620$78,620
- Music Professor202593,560 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$78,620$78,620
- Magazine Editor202591,690 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$77,920$77,920
- Copy Editor202591,690 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$77,920$77,920
- Book Publisher Editor202591,690 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$77,920$77,920
- Newspaper Editor202591,690 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$77,920$77,920
- Curator202512,150 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$63,420$63,420
- Athletic Trainer202530,500 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$62,520$62,520
- News Anchor202539,250 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$62,200$62,200
- Weatherman News Anchor202539,250 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$62,200$62,200
- Art Painter202511,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$55,490$55,490
- Illustrator202511,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$55,490$55,490
- Comic Book Artist202511,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$55,490$55,490
- Cartoonist202511,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$55,490$55,490
- Muralist202511,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$55,490$55,490
- Sculpter202511,220 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$55,490$55,490
- Choreographer20252,860 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$55,310$55,310
- Jeweler Jewelry Maker202522,440 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$52,540$52,540
- Goldsmith202522,440 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$52,540$52,540
- Art Conservator202512,310 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$51,440$51,440
- Art Restorer202512,310 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: masters$51,440$51,440
- Theatrical Dancer20249,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$49,858
- Hip Hop Dancer20249,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$49,858
- Ballet Dancer20249,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$49,858
- Exotic Dancer Stripper20249,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$49,858
- Go Go Dancer20249,060 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$49,858
- Actors202438,800 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$48,526
- Baseball Scout2025248,950 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$47,320$47,320
- Football Scout2025248,950 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$47,320$47,320
- Football Coach2025248,950 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$47,320$47,320
- Basketball Coach2025248,950 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$47,320$47,320
- Sports Athletic Coach2025248,950 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$47,320$47,320
- Glass Blower202533,190 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,170$46,170
- Ceramic Pottery Maker202533,190 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,170$46,170
- Arts Crafts Maker20254,580 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$46,080$46,080
- Wedding Photographer202551,760 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$44,660$44,660
- Photojournalist202551,760 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$44,660$44,660
- Sports Photographer202551,760 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$44,660$44,660
- Furniture Maker202514,480 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$44,540$44,540
- Professional Athlete202515,780 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: no-formal-educational-credential$40,710$40,710
- Projectionist2025397,830 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$32,150$32,150
- Plus Size ModelNo national wage published for this niche role
- Art ModelNo national wage published for this niche role
- Fitness ModelNo national wage published for this niche role
- Fashion ModelNo national wage published for this niche role
- LapidaristNo national wage published for this niche role
- Ice SculpterNo national wage published for this niche role
- Cirque Du Soleil AcrobatNo national wage published for this niche role
- MagicianNo national wage published for this niche role
- Professional Poker PlayerNo national wage published for this niche role
- StuntmanNo national wage published for this niche role
- Athletic DirectorNo national wage published for this niche role
- Swimsuit Lingerie ModelNo national wage published for this niche role
- Nude ModelingNo national wage published for this niche role
Median and range figures are national, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by state, employer, and experience.
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