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Best Careers for Performing Arts Interests

A more specific interest area within Artistic.

748 occupations, ranked by how strongly they match this interest type, per O*NET RIASEC data.

  1. 1Choreographers$55,310
  2. 2Actorsinterest score 6.8
  3. 3Dancersinterest score 6.8
  4. 4Musicians and Singersinterest score 6.6
  5. 5Producers and Directors$90,360
  6. 6Music Directors and Composers$73,710
  7. 7Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$97,150
  8. 8Set and Exhibit Designers$75,240
  9. 9Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$78,620
  10. 10Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$47,340
  11. 11Disc Jockeys, Except Radiointerest score 4.0
  12. 12Sound Engineering Technicians$73,130
  13. 13Models$48,470
  14. 14Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
  15. 15Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$74,990
  16. 16Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$82,890
  17. 17Special Effects Artists and Animators$102,030
  18. 18Lighting Technicians$68,060
  19. 19Film and Video Editors$75,420
  20. 20Costume Attendants$50,400
  21. 21Audio and Video Technicians$58,100
  22. 22Recreational Therapists$61,960
  23. 23Recreation Workers$36,560
  24. 24Writers and Authors$76,910
  25. 25Clergy$60,810
  26. 26English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,760
  27. 27News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$62,200
  28. 28First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,560
  29. 29Public Relations Specialists$74,750
  30. 30Art Directors$114,850
  31. 31Photographers$44,660
  32. 32Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32,910
  33. 33Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
  34. 34Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$79,520
  35. 35Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,680
  36. 36Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$46,420
  37. 37Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,160
  38. 38Advertising and Promotions Managers$133,660
  39. 39Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
  40. 40Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
  41. 41Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$55,490
  42. 42Editors$77,920
  43. 43Interpreters and Translators$60,170
  44. 44Training and Development Specialists$69,280
  45. 45Fashion Designers$80,960
  46. 46Animal Trainers$39,990
  47. 47Childcare Workers$34,980
  48. 48Public Relations Managers$146,910
  49. 49Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,580
  50. 50Demonstrators and Product Promoters$39,320

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Source: O*NET 30.3 Database, Career Interest Types (RIASEC). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.

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