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Workers in this group create products and concepts that have practical or aesthetic purposes.
Overall employment in arts and design occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 95,800 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was $51,660 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060.
BLS employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile.
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Art Directors |
Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. |
Bachelor's degree | $106,500 |
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Craft and Fine Artists |
Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. |
See How to Become One | $52,910 |
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Fashion Designers |
Fashion designers create clothing, accessories, and footwear. |
Bachelor's degree | $79,290 |
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Floral Designers |
Floral designers arrange live, dried, and silk flowers and greenery to make decorative displays. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $34,690 |
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Graphic Designers |
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. |
Bachelor's degree | $58,910 |
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Industrial Designers |
Industrial designers combine art, business, and engineering to develop the concepts for manufactured products. |
Bachelor's degree | $76,250 |
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Interior Designers |
Interior designers make indoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items. |
Bachelor's degree | $62,510 |
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Special Effects Artists and Animators |
Special effects artists and animators create images that appear to move and visual effects for various forms of media and entertainment. |
Bachelor's degree | $99,060 |
Last Modified Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024