Careers in Art

These jobs will experience strong growth and be in great demand for the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Art and design

1. Multimedia artists and animators
Projected growth by 2016: 26 percent
Median annual salary: $51,350

2. Interior designers
Projected growth by 2016: 19 percent
Median annual salary: $42,260

3. Fine artists, including painters, sculptors and illustrators
Projected growth by 2016: 10 percent
Median annual salary: $41,970

4. Graphic designers
Projected growth by 2016: 10 percent
Median annual salary: $39,900

5. Art directors
Projected growth by 2016: 9 percent
Median annual salary: $39,900

6. Makeup artists, theatrical and performance
Projected growth by 2016: 40 percent
Median annual salary: $31,820

*Median annual salary based on BLS data.

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