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

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 Massachusetts.

Occupation Median Annual
Musicians and Singers —
Art Directors $131,050
Technical Writers $102,640
Fashion Designers $99,340
Commercial and Industrial Designers $99,310
Film and Video Editors $85,150
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $83,570
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $83,530
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $82,440
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $79,560
Producers and Directors $79,100
Editors $78,720
Writers and Authors $78,440
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $77,590
Interior Designers $77,190
Special Effects Artists and Animators $76,500
Graphic Designers $76,370
Public Relations Specialists $75,230
Set and Exhibit Designers $73,290
Music Directors and Composers $72,760
Interpreters and Translators $65,490
Lighting Technicians $62,010
Audio and Video Technicians $61,680
Sound Engineering Technicians $61,650
Photographers $60,610
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $58,890
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $58,320
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $57,020
Broadcast Technicians $56,600
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $49,670
Coaches and Scouts $48,250
Craft Artists $44,610
Floral Designers $43,250
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,010