Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations in District of Columbia

28 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations cover artists, designers, writers, performers, athletes, and media professionals who produce and communicate creative content. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in District of Columbia.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Musicians and Singers	—	—	300
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other	—	—	—
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	—	—	100
Commercial and Industrial Designers	—	—	30
Music Directors and Composers	—	—	130
Art Directors	$126,520	$126,430	—
Writers and Authors	$121,160	$122,310	1,240
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$119,020	$116,030	280
Photographers	$110,530	$99,690	270
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$103,350	$171,300	2,060
Sound Engineering Technicians	$101,550	$105,500	90
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$100,940	$97,450	310
Film and Video Editors	$100,270	$93,600	400
Producers and Directors	$99,900	$108,960	2,810
Public Relations Specialists	$97,800	$114,580	18,110
Broadcast Technicians	$96,520	$93,530	290
Graphic Designers	$90,710	$95,050	1,280
Technical Writers	$89,180	$97,970	550
Editors	$81,580	$107,440	3,580
Interpreters and Translators	$81,140	$88,370	160
Interior Designers	$79,060	$90,960	530
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$77,870	$83,100	120
Audio and Video Technicians	$72,030	$76,440	670
Lighting Technicians	$70,190	$79,440	60
Set and Exhibit Designers	$61,800	$73,710	260
Coaches and Scouts	$59,740	$99,740	650
Floral Designers	$42,960	$45,330	80
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$42,230	$45,780	120