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

36 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 Kentucky.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Actors	—	—	100
Musicians and Singers	—	—	210
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other	—	—	60
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$77,660	$79,630	40
Technical Writers	$70,970	$78,730	330
Commercial and Industrial Designers	$70,470	$73,640	290
Art Directors	$68,420	$79,340	290
Public Relations Specialists	$58,150	$64,380	2,260
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	$57,450	$57,270	70
Editors	$57,410	$66,130	430
Athletes and Sports Competitors	$57,060	$64,590	—
Sound Engineering Technicians	$54,070	$57,310	30
Interpreters and Translators	$53,820	$57,720	570
Designers, All Other	$52,720	$59,930	80
Producers and Directors	$50,610	$60,090	890
Graphic Designers	$50,330	$53,540	1,910
Interior Designers	$50,220	$58,890	540
Fashion Designers	$48,000	$64,220	70
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$47,990	$47,220	—
Film and Video Editors	$46,580	$52,070	130
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$46,110	$48,880	120
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$44,760	$61,020	30
Set and Exhibit Designers	$44,340	$44,130	60
Writers and Authors	$43,450	$51,470	340
Broadcast Technicians	$42,250	$53,790	350
Photographers	$42,000	$42,160	300
Music Directors and Composers	$41,870	$51,150	50
Audio and Video Technicians	$41,590	$45,060	510
Craft Artists	$38,890	$42,720	50
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$38,500	$41,240	90
Coaches and Scouts	$36,390	$57,140	2,690
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$36,040	$42,690	520
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$35,380	$42,650	40
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$34,920	$35,730	3,200
Floral Designers	$29,840	$31,940	510
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$29,420	$36,300	380