2017 Art Entry-Level Jobs
You have probably heard the term “starving artist” a time or two in your life, but it doesn’t have to apply to you if you can find the right entry-level jobs in art. This term is a reflection on the difficulty most artists have making money at their preferred crafts. Though it is often used to describe all artists, it’s really a misnomer, and it perpetuates a stereotype of artists as poor and desperate. The truth, in fact, is that many artists are living and working quite successfully; in fact, they’re doing more than that—they’re thriving. There are many different jobs in art, and how much you’ll make and how successful you will be really depends on which job you have. Some artists, for example, work in the motion picture and video industries, and the average yearly salary for these positions is an impressive $70,420—not quite “starving.” Artists who work in advertising, public relations, and other related areas can make around $64,010 per year, while those working in publishing average around $64,350 yearly. Even the average independent artist can make around $33,670 per year. That might seem like a low salary, but many artists feel the trade-off of doing what they love is well worth it. These are just a few examples of the types of art entry-level jobs available. There are many other art jobs to consider, such as becoming an art teacher, working in an art museum, and managing art programs for community centers, hospitals, and the like. The trick is simply to find your passion and then to go after it with everything you’ve got.
Adjunct Art Instructor
Hand & Foot Artist Nail Technician Artist
English Language Arts Teacher
Assistant Editor - Antiques and The Arts Weekly
Call Center Representative
Electronics Technician
Experience Specialist- Music
Head Pre-K Teacher-Wilton, CT
Preventative Maintenance Lube Technician
Diesel Mechanic
Shift Supervisor
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Creative Repair & Restoration Technician
Housekeeping Associates, Southport
Solar Professional, 12+ Qualified Appts per wk, $200k+
Experienced Veterinary Technician FT/PT
Custom Drawer Installer
Creative Producer- Graphics and Video - Central Office - Full Time
Product Lister
X-Ray Technologist
Personal Trainer, Darien
Pilates Instructors, Southport
Pilates Instructors, Darien
Pilates Instructors, Connecticut
Pilates Instructors, Greenwich, CT
XRay Technologist
Lead Teacher
Regional Transportation Unit (RTU) Driver
Intervention Specialist Alternative in the Community
Cyber Security Sales Specialist -- Northeast Healthcare
Assistant Teacher
Painter Refinisher
Youth Mentor
Embedded Software Verification Engineer (Mid level)
Lead Teacher
Intervention Specialist
Treatment Coordinator
Graphic Designer / Print Shop Production Specialist
Reintegration Mentor
Preschool Center Director
Dental Hygienist
Youth Mentor REGIONS Site Secure Program
Assistant Director
Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA-C
Preschool Teacher
Automotive Technician Bertera Subaru of Hartford up to $45/Hr. plus
Assistant Center Director
FPGA Development Engineer (Mid level)
Preschool Center Director
Automotive Technician
Preschool Teacher
Dental Assistant
Guest Experience Coordinator
Head Infant Teacher-Wilton, CT
Assistant Front Office Manager
Classroom Teacher
Classroom Toddler Teacher
General Manager
Line Cook - Arlo Grey
Front Desk Agent
Preschool Teacher
Lead Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Preschool Teacher In Vernon Child Care Facility Full time Part time
Co-op- Reliability Engineer Fall 2025 (Internship)
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Mechanic
Ad Insertion Coordinator
Field Operations Technician
R&D Mechanical Engineer
$90,000-$90,000 per year
















