TeenLife 2023 Your Future In Arts Guide

YOUR FUTURE IN ARTS:
WHAT CAN YOU EARN?
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
very year, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
publishes data related to job trends across
a number of different industries. This data
includes information on occupation growth, the
minimum level of education required for certain
jobs and the annual median earnings for workers
in a specific field. If you’re looking forward to a
career in the arts, there’s good news. According to the latest
Labor Statistics report, jobs in the entertainment industry
are expected to grow 13% in the next ten years, adding more
than 95,000 jobs. The arts and design industry is expected to
grow as well, adding jobs at a rate of 2% over ten years. Many
of these new positions will be in the animation and visual
effects industry, as companies and other brands continue
to meet the demand for visually appealing websites, apps
and other interfaces. The rapid expansion of virtual reality,
augmented reality and the metaverse is sure to affect the
arts and graphic design industry as well. Additionally, as more
artistic organizations begin to open their doors following the
COVID-19 pandemic, it’s expected that opportunities in the
performing arts will continue to grow, at least for the next
couple of years. Expect to see rapid growth in jobs among
actors, musicians, dancers and other performers during this
time. As of May 2021, the median annual salary for workers
in the arts and design industry was $48,220. The median
annual wage for entertainment and sports occupations was
$49,470. Both of these figures are slightly higher than the
overall median wage across all industries, which comes in at
$46,001. Take a look at some of the jobs on the next page,
and see what you could earn in the arts!
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