Entertainment and Sports Occupations
OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2010 MEDIAN PAY | |
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Actors |
Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They also work at theme parks or for other live events. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience. |
Some college, no degree | The annual wage is not available. | |
Athletes and Sports Competitors |
Athletes and sports competitors participate in organized, officiated sports events to entertain spectators. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $43,740 | |
Coaches and Scouts |
Coaches teach amateur and professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players, evaluating athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits. Many coaches also scout out new talent. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $28,340 | |
Dancers and Choreographers |
Dancers and choreographers use movements to express ideas and stories in performances. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, modern dance, tap, and jazz. |
High school diploma or equivalent | The annual wage is not available. | |
Music Directors and Composers |
Music directors (also called conductors) lead orchestras and other musical groups during performances and recording sessions. Composers write and arrange original music in a variety of musical styles. |
Bachelor’s degree | $45,970 | |
Musicians and Singers |
Musicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios. They perform in a variety of styles, such as classical, jazz, opera, rap, or rock. |
High school diploma or equivalent | The annual wage is not available. | |
Producers and Directors |
Producers and directors are in charge of creating motion pictures, television shows, live theater, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience. |
Bachelor’s degree | $68,440 | |
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials |
Umpires, referees, and other sports officials preside over competitive athletic or sporting events. They detect infractions and decide penalties according to the rules of the game. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $22,840 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012