Occupations
36
tracked in this field
Average Median
$67,700
across the field
Highest Paying
$114,850
Art Director
Entry Point
$37,360
Floral Designer
All Arts & Media salaries, ranked
Sorted by median annual pay in official BLS estimates. Click any job for its full salary report, including pay by state.
| Occupation | Median salary | Hourly | Typical education | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $114,850 | $55.22 | Bachelor's degree | 53,000 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $102,030 | $49.05 | Bachelor's degree | 20,000 |
| Technical Writer | $90,390 | $43.46 | Bachelor's degree | 46,000 |
| Producers and Directors | $90,360 | $43.44 | Bachelor's degree | 143,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $83,910 | $40.34 | Bachelor's degree | 33,000 |
| Fashion Designer | $80,960 | $38.92 | Bachelor's degree | 21,000 |
| Editor | $77,920 | $37.46 | Bachelor's degree | 92,000 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 | $36.98 | Bachelor's degree | 48,000 |
| Film and Video Editors | $75,420 | $36.26 | Bachelor's degree | 26,000 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $75,240 | $36.17 | Bachelor's degree | 11,000 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $74,990 | $36.05 | Bachelor's degree | 22,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $74,750 | $35.94 | Bachelor's degree | 283,000 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $73,710 | $35.44 | Bachelor's degree | 13,000 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $73,620 | $35.39 | Bachelor's degree | 20,000 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $73,130 | $35.16 | Bachelor's degree | 13,000 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $72,420 | $34.82 | Bachelor's degree | 13,000 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $71,240 | $34.25 | Bachelor's degree | 7,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $70,720 | $34.00 | Bachelor's degree | 12,000 |
| Lighting Technician | $68,060 | $32.72 | Bachelor's degree | 9,000 |
| Interior Designer | $67,190 | $32.30 | Bachelor's degree | 72,000 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $66,710 | $32.07 | Bachelor's degree | 15,000 |
| Designer, All Other | $64,950 | $31.23 | Bachelor's degree | 9,000 |
| Graphic Designer | $62,960 | $30.27 | Bachelor's degree | 198,000 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 | $29.90 | Bachelor's degree | 39,000 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $60,170 | $28.93 | Bachelor's degree | 52,000 |
| Broadcast Technician | $59,570 | $28.64 | Bachelor's degree | 21,000 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $58,100 | $27.93 | Bachelor's degree | 70,000 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $55,490 | $26.68 | Bachelor's degree | 11,000 |
| Choreographer | $55,310 | $26.59 | Bachelor's degree | 3,000 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,340 | $22.76 | Bachelor's degree | 21,000 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,320 | $22.75 | Bachelor's degree | 249,000 |
| Craft Artist | $46,080 | $22.15 | Bachelor's degree | 5,000 |
| Photographer | $44,660 | $21.47 | Bachelor's degree | 52,000 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $40,710 | $19.57 | Bachelor's degree | 16,000 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,390 | $18.94 | Bachelor's degree | 165,000 |
| Floral Designer | $37,360 | $17.96 | Bachelor's degree | 41,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Arts & Media salary?
Across the 36 arts & media occupations tracked in BLS data, the average median salary is $67,700 per year. Individual roles range from $37,360 to $114,850.
What is the highest-paying Arts & Media job?
Art Director is the highest-paying arts & media occupation in official BLS estimates, with a median salary of $114,850 per year.
What education do Arts & Media jobs require?
It varies by role — the table above shows the typical entry-level education for each occupation, sourced from O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Many specialist roles need a degree, while support and trainee roles often need a certificate or less.
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