Career fit · O*NET® 31.0 · BLS pay and outlook
Creative careers: jobs where O*NET rates artistic interests highest.
56 occupations, each shown with the O*NET ratings that put it here, its BLS median pay, projected growth and typical education. Filter, sort and compare.
Creative careers5619 pay $75K+ · 2 growing 7%+ · 19 without a degree
Quick answer
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 56 creative careers: occupations whose top-two O*NET interests include Artistic. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Political Scientist ($142,080), Creative Director ($114,850), Video Game Designer (BLS: Web and Digital Interface Designers) ($104,000). The ratings describe each occupation as a whole, not every job or every person in it.
- Occupations
- 56
- meet the published rule
- BLS median $75,000+
- 19
- of 56
- Growing 7%+ by 2035
- 2
- of 56, BLS projections
- No degree typically
- 19
- of 56, O*NET education
Data Most common fields: arts, media and sports (27), production (9), education (8), personal care (3).
How it's measured
The rule, in full
Data No hidden score: the components are listed and shown for every occupation.
Formula
Included: occupations whose first or second O*NET interest high point is Artistic (RIASEC). Sorted by the Artistic interest score (1–7, O*NET machine-learning and expert ratings).
What it does not measure
Whether you will like the job, how stressful you would find it, or your personality. Ratings are occupation averages.
- Artistic interest
- Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
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All 56 occupations
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| Occupation · why it is here | Typical education | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative DirectorArtistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $114,850 | +4.2% | Bachelor's |
| Fine ArtistArtistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $55,490 | -2.9% | n/a |
| AnimatorArtistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $102,030 | -0.3% | n/a |
| Fashion DesignerArtistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $80,960 | +0.1% | Bachelor's |
| Graphic DesignerArtistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $62,960 | -1.7% | Bachelor's |
| ChoreographerArtistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $55,310 | +3.1% | High school |
| Music Directors and ComposersArtistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $73,710 | +1.2% | Master's |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers (BLS: Writers and Authors)Artistic interest 7.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 7.00 | $76,910 | -0.3% | Bachelor's |
| ModelArtistic interest 6.91 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 6.91 | $48,470 | -2.1% | High school |
| Makeup ArtistArtistic interest 6.72 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 6.72 | $97,150 | +6.1% | High school |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersArtistic interest 6.69 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 6.69 | $75,240 | +1.4% | Bachelor's or Master's (tied) |
| WriterArtistic interest 6.68 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 6.68 | $76,910 | -0.3% | n/a |
| Video Game Designer (BLS: Web and Digital Interface Designers)Artistic interest 6.38 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 6.38 | $104,000 | +6.0% | Bachelor's |
| Producers and DirectorsArtistic interest 6.14 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 6.14 | $90,360 | +4.0% | Bachelor's |
| Craft ArtistArtistic interest 5.93 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 5.93 | $46,080 | +2.0% | High school or Postsecondary certificate (tied) |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryArtistic interest 5.73 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.73 | $78,620 | +2.2% | Master's |
| Talent Director (BLS: Producers and Directors)Artistic interest 5.69 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.69 | $90,360 | +4.0% | Bachelor's |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysArtistic interest 5.68 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.68 | $47,340 | -7.6% | n/a |
| Video EditorArtistic interest 5.61 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.61 | $75,420 | +3.7% | Bachelor's |
| Costume AttendantArtistic interest 5.61 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.61 | $50,400 | +5.9% | High school |
| Interior DesignerArtistic interest 5.56 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.56 | $67,190 | +2.7% | Bachelor's |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersArtistic interest 5.54 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.54 | $83,910 | +2.4% | Bachelor's |
| Art Therapist (BLS: Therapists, All Other)Artistic interest 5.49 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.49 | $77,930 | +12.6% | n/a |
| Fabric and Apparel PatternmakersArtistic interest 5.40 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 5.40 | $62,750 | -15.0% | High school |
| EditorArtistic interest 5.39 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 5.39 | $77,920 | -1.1% | n/a |
| PhotographerArtistic interest 5.28 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 5.28 | $44,660 | -0.7% | Some college |
| JournalistArtistic interest 5.09 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 5.09 | $62,200 | -5.9% | n/a |
| Camera OperatorArtistic interest 5.04 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 5.04 | $74,990 | +1.3% | Associate's |
| Music Therapist (BLS: Therapists, All Other)Artistic interest 4.76 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.76 | $77,930 | +12.6% | Bachelor's |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersArtistic interest 4.70 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.70 | $39,390 | +2.7% | High school |
| Public Relations SpecialistArtistic interest 4.68 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.68 | $74,750 | +1.8% | Bachelor's |
| UX DesignerArtistic interest 4.48 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.48 | $104,000 | +6.0% | n/a |
| Floral DesignerArtistic interest 4.45 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.45 | $37,360 | -5.6% | n/a |
| Sound EngineerArtistic interest 4.45 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.45 | $73,130 | -3.1% | High school |
| TranslatorArtistic interest 4.28 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.28 | $60,170 | +2.0% | Bachelor's |
| Desktop PublisherArtistic interest 4.24 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.24 | $55,290 | -14.5% | n/a |
| Technical WriterArtistic interest 4.23 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.23 | $90,390 | +0.8% | Associate's |
| ArchaeologistArtistic interest 4.21 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.21 | $70,770 | +6.0% | Doctoral |
| Self-Enrichment TeacherArtistic interest 4.18 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.18 | $46,800 | +3.5% | n/a |
| Middle School TeacherArtistic interest 4.10 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.10 | $64,370 | -0.4% | Bachelor's |
| Patternmakers, WoodArtistic interest 4.06 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.06 | $49,630 | -2.0% | High school |
| Kindergarten TeacherArtistic interest 3.99 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 3.99 | $62,680 | -0.3% | Bachelor's |
| Preschool TeacherArtistic interest 3.98 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 3.98 | $38,140 | +4.5% | High school |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolArtistic interest 3.98 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 3.98 | $64,830 | +2.4% | n/a |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolArtistic interest 3.96 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 3.96 | $66,810 | -0.4% | Bachelor's |
| TailorArtistic interest 3.96 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 3.96 | $41,640 | -8.8% | High school |
| ESL TeacherArtistic interest 3.91 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 3.91 | $61,540 | -13.9% | Bachelor's |
| Political ScientistArtistic interest 3.87 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 3.87 | $142,080 | -2.0% | Doctoral |
| Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing (BLS: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic)Artistic interest 3.83 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 3.83 | $46,170 | +5.8% | High school |
| Etchers and EngraversArtistic interest 3.75 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 3.75 | $43,310 | -0.7% | High school |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersArtistic interest 3.70 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 3.70 | $52,540 | -3.2% | High school |
| Daycare WorkerArtistic interest 3.58 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 3.58 | $34,980 | -2.0% | High school |
| Proofreaders and Copy MarkersArtistic interest 3.56 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 3.56 | $51,120 | -0.9% | Bachelor's |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersArtistic interest 3.42 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 3.42 | $41,600 | +1.3% | No formal education |
| Furniture FinisherArtistic interest 2.93 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 2.93 | $44,540 | -3.5% | High school |
| UpholstererArtistic interest 2.92 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 2.92 | $46,340 | -2.3% | High school |
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FAQ
Common questions
What are the creative careers?
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 56 creative careers: occupations whose top-two O*NET interests include Artistic. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Political Scientist ($142,080), Creative Director ($114,850), Video Game Designer (BLS: Web and Digital Interface Designers) ($104,000).
How is this list made?
Included: occupations whose first or second O*NET interest high point is Artistic (RIASEC). Sorted by the Artistic interest score (1–7, O*NET machine-learning and expert ratings).
Does this mean the job will suit me?
Not on its own. O*NET ratings describe the occupation on average. Workplaces differ, and your own preferences, skills and circumstances matter.
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Included: occupations whose first or second O*NET interest high point is Artistic (RIASEC). Sorted by the Artistic interest score (1–7, O*NET machine-learning and expert ratings). Searches this page answers include “jobs for artists”, “jobs for creative people”, “creative jobs that pay well” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Changes made by TryHired: selected work-context, interest, work-style and knowledge ratings were combined as described above, joined to BLS wages and projections, and ranked. Questions: hello@tryhired.co.
What this page can't tell you
Sources- Detailed O*NET occupations that share one BLS occupation code show that occupation's BLS pay and projections.
- Whether a job suits you: ratings describe the occupation on average, not every employer, team or person.
- Personality, stress or happiness: O*NET measures work context, styles and interests; it does not diagnose introversion or rate how stressful anyone finds a job.
- National Center for O*NET Development, O*NET® 31.0 Database (August 2026 release; work context, work styles, interests, knowledge), CC BY 4.0.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates (public domain).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, occupational projections 2025–35.