Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations in Richmond, VA

29 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 Richmond, VA.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Musicians and Singers	—	—	170
Actors	—	—	110
Broadcast Technicians	—	—	80
Art Directors	$94,990	$97,830	180
Commercial and Industrial Designers	$86,340	$91,410	90
Technical Writers	$76,850	$81,890	190
Editors	$74,700	$76,110	320
Public Relations Specialists	$72,070	$79,390	1,580
Writers and Authors	$69,760	$71,780	190
Film and Video Editors	$69,470	$69,860	60
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$68,110	$78,540	—
Interpreters and Translators	$67,450	$70,140	180
Interior Designers	$65,030	$71,550	410
Graphic Designers	$63,450	$68,450	960
Producers and Directors	$60,310	$65,670	400
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$58,960	$68,220	—
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$57,610	$65,280	170
Music Directors and Composers	$54,110	$66,980	50
Audio and Video Technicians	$52,630	$52,860	520
Lighting Technicians	$51,030	$52,680	—
Set and Exhibit Designers	$50,330	$52,250	30
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$47,570	$61,280	30
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$47,440	$56,260	60
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$47,210	$54,420	60
Coaches and Scouts	$46,540	$69,440	1,050
Photographers	$43,580	$52,690	270
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	$38,820	$43,360	—
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$37,630	$38,550	920
Floral Designers	$36,710	$36,970	120