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.
Subway Sandwich Artist
Architectural 3-D Modeler & Visualization Artist
Field Inventory Specialist
Orthopedic Sales Representative
Medical Device Sales Representative - Entry Level
Nurse Practioner
Immediate High School English Teacher
Recreational Therapist
Paint Protection Film Technician
Machine Operator - 2nd Shift Waynesboro
Fitness Sales Specialist
FinOps Analyst
Before and After School Teacher
Restaurant Server/Bartender
Field Service Technician
Civil Rights Investigator
Project Cost Manager
Creative Repair Specialist
Outside Sales Representative
Construction Administrator - Job Site - Hobart
Project Quality Administrator
Field Administrative Assistant
Quality Manager
DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner
Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner
PM Classroom Floater
Operating Room Registered Nurse RN
Infant Teacher
Lead Teacher
Lead Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Surgery Center Administrator
Kennel Cleaner
Toddler Teacher
General Motors Technician - Merrillville
Commercial Ford Technician - Indianapolis
Digital Booking Coordinator
Childcare Provider
Personal Trainer
Peer Recovery Coach for Female Sober Living Clients -Contractor
Tutors (Remote)
Assistant Manager
Cattery Attendant
Experienced Preschool Teacher
A&P Mechanic
Preschool Teacher
Lube Technician
Automotive Technician
Customer Account Representative
Pediatric Dentist- Richmond, IN
Automotive Technician
Occupational Therapist - District
Automotive B Level Technician
Certified Exercise Coach
Installer
Experienced Automotive Technician
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Lead Infant Teacher
Temporary | Baker (Center for Culinary Excellence)
Hair Stylist
Experienced Cosmetologist
Service Manager In Training
Automotive A Technician
Quality Department Associates-2026.8
Experienced Springmaker/ Machine Operator
Financial Account Representative – State Farm Agent Team Member
Manufacturing Quality Inspector
Commercial Lines Technical Director - CPCU - Base Salary to 105k/year - Carmel, IN
$105,000 per year
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU
Microsoft Dynamics Navision Consultant
Utilization Management Registered Nurse (RN) - Remote
Operations Coordinator
Baker 3 | Center for Culinary Excellence
Preschool Teacher
Sourcing and Procurement Specialist
Dental Assistant / Clinical / for Orthodontic office in Carmel
Associate Veterinarian
Process Engineer
$60,000-$60,000 per year















