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

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 Maryland.

Occupation Median Annual
Actors —
Musicians and Singers —
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $121,890
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $113,090
Writers and Authors $107,540
Art Directors $100,230
Technical Writers $98,350
Special Effects Artists and Animators $81,700
Film and Video Editors $80,990
Interpreters and Translators $78,350
Set and Exhibit Designers $78,200
Producers and Directors $75,900
Commercial and Industrial Designers $75,240
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $72,750
Public Relations Specialists $72,690
Editors $72,500
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $72,080
Sound Engineering Technicians $71,310
Interior Designers $70,810
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $67,580
Craft Artists $67,060
Graphic Designers $66,290
Designers, All Other $65,280
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $65,030
Choreographers $64,770
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $60,710
Audio and Video Technicians $59,820
Coaches and Scouts $59,470
Broadcast Technicians $58,850
Music Directors and Composers $57,740
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $50,720
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $49,500
Lighting Technicians $48,380
Photographers $44,890
Floral Designers $38,930
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,380