Creative Jobs & Salaries (2026)
Explore 6 creative occupations tracked by BLS OES 2025 data. The median salary across creative roles is $71,387/year.
$71,387
Avg Median Salary
6
Occupations
559K
Total Employed
$95K
Top Role Pay
Top Paying Creative Jobs
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Art Director | $94,938 |
| 2 | Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,843 |
| 3 | Producer and Director | $70,717 |
| 4 | Interior Designer | $65,910 |
| 5 | Graphic Designer | $60,609 |
| 6 | Audio and Video Technician | $54,307 |
Salary Distribution Across Creative Roles
All Creative Occupations
Art Director
$95K/year
Range: $66K – $98K
50K employed
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Commercial and Industrial Designer
$82K/year
Range: $59K – $79K
30K employed
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Producer and Director
$71K/year
Range: $46K – $81K
143K employed
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Interior Designer
$66K/year
Range: $41K – $75K
71K employed
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Graphic Designer
$61K/year
Range: $39K – $67K
198K employed
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Audio and Video Technician
$54K/year
Range: $40K – $64K
68K employed
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