Here we list the amount of money earned by professionals involved in the art world, this will give you a general idea about the working conditions of the career you choose.
Actors:
Actors are the people who play in stage, television, video, radio, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly | $7.31 | $11.61 | $51.02 |
| Annual | $0.0 | $0.0 | $0.0 |
Art Directors:
They formulate design concepts and presentation approaches, and also direct artists, designers, and copy writing for visual communications media.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly | $18.23 | $32.74 | $64.95 |
| Annual | $37,900 | $68,0 | $135,100 |
Artists:
Artists work illustrating, designing, or portraying ideas, stories, history, fact and fiction using some medium.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly | $9.85 | $20.19 | $42.51 |
| Annual | $20,500 | $42,000 | $88,400 |
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians:
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians set up or set up and operate audio and video equipment for example microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, etc.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$9.61 |
$16.75 |
$30.07 |
| Annual |
$20,000 |
$34,800 |
$62,600 |
Broadcast News Analysts:
Broadcast News Analysts analyze, interpret, and broadcast news that receive from various sources.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$7.54 |
$14.75 |
$31.18 |
| Annual |
$15,700 |
N/A |
$30,700 |
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture:
They operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph or record images for different purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$9.04 |
$19.26 |
$40.63 |
| Annual |
$18,800 |
$40,100 |
$84,500 |
Choreographers:
They create and teach dance, they also direct and stage presentations.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$7.55 |
$16.67 |
$30.80 |
| Annual |
$15,700 |
$34,700 |
$64,100 |
Coaches and Scouts:
They instruct or coach groups or individuals in the basis of sports, they demonstrate techniques and methods of participation.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Annual |
$14,000 |
$27,000 |
$58,900 |
Commercial and Industrial Designers:
They develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$15.15 |
$26.23 |
$44.70 |
| Annual |
$31,500 |
$54,600 |
$93,000 |
Craft Artists:
People who create hand-made objects using a variety of craft techniques, which are sold or exhibited later.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$6.79 |
$11.58 |
$22.45 |
| Annual |
$14,100 |
$24,100 |
$46,700 |
Dancers:
They perform dances, and also may sing or act.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$6.62 |
$9.55 |
$25.75 |
| Annual |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Designers:
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$10.54 |
$21.09 |
$38.55 |
| Annual |
$21,900 |
$43,900 |
$80,200 |
Editors:
These people perform a variety of editorial duties, for example laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials, in preparation for final publication.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$13.14 |
$22.59 |
$42.02 |
| Annual |
$27,300 |
$47,000 |
$87,400 |
Entertainers and Performers:
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$7.90 |
$15.11 |
$27.34 |
| Annual |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Fashion Designers:
They design new clothing and accessories following established fashion trends.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$14.42 |
$30.10 |
$56.31 |
| Annual |
$30,000 |
$62,600 |
$117,100 |
Film and Video Editors:
They edit films, motion picture soundtracks, video, etc.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$10.92 |
$22.44 |
$53.23 |
| Annual |
$22,700 |
$46,700 |
$110,700 |
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators:
They create original artwork by using a variety of mediums and techniques, such as painting and sculpture.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$8.82 |
$20.18 |
$38.17 |
| Annual |
$18,400 |
$42,000 |
$79,400 |
Graphic Designers:
They design or create graphics to meet a client's specific commercial or promotional needs by using a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$11.59 |
$19.18 |
$33.52 |
| Annual |
$24,100 |
$39,900 |
$69,700 |
Interior Designers:
They plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. Interior designers specialize in a particular field, style, or phase of interior design.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$11.67 |
$20.32 |
$37.86 |
| Annual |
$24,300 |
$42,300 |
$78,800 |
Multi-Media Artists and Animators:
They create special effects, animation and other visual images in order to use them in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, etc.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$14.61 |
$24.69 |
$44.58 |
| Annual |
$30,400 |
$51,400 |
$92,700 |
Music Directors and Composers:
They conduct, plan, direct, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras and choirs.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$7.31 |
$19.11 |
$53.29 |
| Annual |
$15,200 |
$39,800 |
$110,800 |
Musicians and Singers:
They play one or more musical instruments or entertain by singing songs in concerts and recitals, in accompaniment, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or a musical group.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$7.08 |
$19.73 |
$57.37 |
| Annual |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Photographers:
They are the people who photograph subjects such as people, merchandise, commercial products, animals, etc.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$7.47 |
$12.58 |
$27.23 |
| Annual |
$15,500 |
$26,200 |
$56,600 |
Producers and Directors:
They produce or direct stage, television, video, radio, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$13.45 |
$27.07 |
$70.01 |
| Annual |
$28,000 |
$56,300 |
$145,600 |
Sound Engineering Technicians:
They operate machines and equipment in order to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voice or sound effects.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$10.12 |
$20.68 |
$43.64 |
| Annual |
$21,000 |
$43,000 |
$90,800 |
Writers and Authors:
These proffesionals create and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements and other material.
| Pay Period | Low | Median | High |
|
| Hourly |
$12.23 |
$23.38 |
$46.97 |
| Annual |
$25,400 |
$48,600 |
$97,700 |
- High = 90% of workers earn less, 10% earn more.
- Median = 50% of workers earn less, 50% earn more.
- Low = 10% of workers earn less, 90% earn more.
- N/A = not available.
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