Arts & Media Salaries

Salary data for 36+ arts & media careers. Median pay, entry-level to senior ranges, and affordability context for every state and metro area. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Public Relations SpecialistsArts & Media

Median: $75K$44K, $135K

283,380 employed nationally

Coaches and ScoutsArts & Media

Median: $47K$29K, $99K

248,950 employed nationally

Graphic DesignersArts & Media

Median: $63K$40K, $105K

197,830 employed nationally

Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersArts & Media

Median: $39K$31K, $58K

165,220 employed nationally

Producers and DirectorsArts & Media

Median: $90K$46K, $199K

143,120 employed nationally

EditorsArts & Media

Median: $78K$41K, $154K

91,690 employed nationally

Interior DesignersArts & Media

Median: $67K$41K, $114K

71,500 employed nationally

Audio and Video TechniciansArts & Media

Median: $58K$38K, $101K

70,230 employed nationally

Art DirectorsArts & Media

Median: $115K$65K, $213K

53,070 employed nationally

Interpreters and TranslatorsArts & Media

Median: $60K$37K, $104K

52,060 employed nationally

PhotographersArts & Media

Median: $45K$31K, $92K

51,760 employed nationally

Writers and AuthorsArts & Media

Median: $77K$44K, $140K

47,940 employed nationally

Technical WritersArts & Media

Median: $90K$57K, $145K

45,500 employed nationally

Floral DesignersArts & Media

Median: $37K$29K, $51K

40,590 employed nationally

News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsArts & Media

Median: $62K$36K, $144K

39,250 employed nationally

Commercial and Industrial DesignersArts & Media

Median: $84K$53K, $140K

33,490 employed nationally

Film and Video EditorsArts & Media

Median: $75K$40K, $149K

25,610 employed nationally

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmArts & Media

Median: $75K$39K, $135K

21,550 employed nationally

Fashion DesignersArts & Media

Median: $81K$39K, $147K

21,450 employed nationally

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysArts & Media

Median: $47K$28K, $138K

21,240 employed nationally

Broadcast TechniciansArts & Media

Median: $60K$31K, $124K

21,110 employed nationally

Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsArts & Media

Median: $102K$59K, $177K

19,970 employed nationally

Media and Communication Workers, All OtherArts & Media

Median: $74K$39K, $134K

19,590 employed nationally

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsArts & Media

Median: $41K$27K, $83K

15,780 employed nationally

Athletes and Sports CompetitorsArts & Media

Median: $67K$27K, $742K

15,070 employed nationally

Sound Engineering TechniciansArts & Media

Median: $73K$38K, $137K

13,080 employed nationally

Court Reporters and Simultaneous CaptionersArts & Media

Median: $72K$42K, $131K

12,870 employed nationally

Music Directors and ComposersArts & Media

Median: $74K$40K, $166K

12,540 employed nationally

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherArts & Media

Median: $71K$39K, $135K

12,450 employed nationally

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsArts & Media

Median: $55K$32K, $144K

11,220 employed nationally

Set and Exhibit DesignersArts & Media

Median: $75K$42K, $135K

10,630 employed nationally

Designers, All OtherArts & Media

Median: $65K$43K, $129K

9,480 employed nationally

Lighting TechniciansArts & Media

Median: $68K$42K, $131K

8,900 employed nationally

Artists and Related Workers, All OtherArts & Media

Median: $71K$37K, $137K

6,930 employed nationally

Craft ArtistsArts & Media

Median: $46K$26K, $72K

4,580 employed nationally

ChoreographersArts & Media

Median: $55K$34K, $139K

2,860 employed nationally