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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations in Iowa

34 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 Iowa.

Occupation Median Annual
Musicians and Singers —
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other —
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio —
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $89,290
Art Directors $80,560
Athletes and Sports Competitors $77,960
Designers, All Other $73,950
Commercial and Industrial Designers $69,210
Technical Writers $63,680
Special Effects Artists and Animators $60,950
Public Relations Specialists $59,490
Editors $58,570
Interior Designers $57,790
Music Directors and Composers $56,720
Writers and Authors $54,990
Audio and Video Technicians $50,720
Sound Engineering Technicians $50,220
Producers and Directors $50,130
Interpreters and Translators $50,110
Film and Video Editors $49,690
Set and Exhibit Designers $48,150
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $48,110
Graphic Designers $47,560
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $47,310
Coaches and Scouts $40,870
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $38,930
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $38,290
Broadcast Technicians $37,340
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,830
Photographers $36,380
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $34,010
Craft Artists $32,600
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $30,490
Floral Designers $29,030