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Creative Industries

Entertainer and Performer

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

Annual openings

126

Median wage

n/a

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+13%

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required, though work experience/internship/education building the skills needed to become a professional is expected.

Work-based learning

No information available

Making a living as a creative artist requires a mix of skill, ability, and entrepreneurship - finding a way to sell what is created.
There are many jobs that are related to supporting creative artists - coordinating events and hospitality, booking acts, managing business. These mix a love of art with a business mindset.
Particularly as a career is launching, entertainers need an additional job to earn money. Picking up skills in marketing, camera operation, audio/video editing, and other jobs in this pathway can be a great way to work within the industry while you wait for your break.

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Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

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