Creative Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 6 creative occupations tracked by BLS OES 2024 data. The median salary across creative roles is $68,083/year.
$68,083
Avg Median Salary
6
Occupations
577K
Total Employed
$93K
Top Role Pay
Top Paying Creative Jobs
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Director | $93,068 |
| 2 | Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,357 |
| 3 | Producer and Director | $67,222 |
| 4 | Interior Designer | $61,752 |
| 5 | Graphic Designer | $57,115 |
| 6 | Audio and Video Technician | $51,986 |
Salary Distribution Across Creative Roles
All Creative Occupations
Art Director
$93K/year
Range: $62K – $98K
50K employed
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Commercial and Industrial Designer
$77K/year
Range: $63K – $80K
29K employed
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Producer and Director
$67K/year
Range: $45K – $83K
145K employed
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Interior Designer
$62K/year
Range: $46K – $76K
69K employed
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Graphic Designer
$57K/year
Range: $38K – $63K
214K employed
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Audio and Video Technician
$52K/year
Range: $33K – $60K
70K employed
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