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.
Art Teacher
Leasing Professional- Higginbotham Art Residence- Detroit, MI
Maintenance Technician- Higginbotham Art Residence- Detroit, MI
Baker
School Social Worker
Plastic Surgeon - Hand and Wrist
Worship Leader
Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology - Perinatal Medicine
Pastry Cook
Middle School ELA Teacher
Accounts Receivable Representative
Generative AI Researcher
AI Researcher
90K - 110K Base
Operating Room Nurse
Manager- Enterprise AI & Cloud Security
Central Processing Tech I - 3pm - 11:30pm
Baker
Central Processing Tech I - Full Time Days
Pharmacy Technician - Fairlane
Dental Assistant
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Behavioral Health Therapist - School Based - Multiple Locations
Phlebotomy Technician I
Patient Registration Rep-Patient Access
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Anesthesiology
Tile Installer
Certified Medical Assistant - Family Practice or Student Health Center
Optometrist - OptimEyes
Optometrist OptimEyes
Sr Histotechnologist (Grossing)
Advanced Practice Provider
Screw Machine Operator
Bakery Manager
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiac Surgery - Cardiology
Environmental Srvcs Assoc II
Ob/Gyn Hospitalist
President, Henry Ford Hospital
Assistant Bakery Manager
Maintenance Technician 1st shift, $31.36-$39.12/hr. Lansing Michigan
Maintenance Technician 3rd shift, $31.36-$39.12/hr. Lansing, Michigan
Maintenance Technician 2nd shift, $31.36-$39.12/hr. Lansing Michigan
Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner
Cosmetologist
Contract Specialist
$98,729-$128,350 per year
Licensed Insurance Sales Representative
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
OB/GYN (MD/DO)-Gaylord, Michigan
Echocardiography Technologist - Cardiology
Advanced Radiation Therapist - Oncology
Optical Lab Manufacturing Tech
Piano Teacher
Endoscopy Technician - Endoscopy
Creative Repair Painter Specialist - Full Time
Hairstylist
GSRP Teacher
Histotechnologist - Histology
Radiologic Technologist
Pilates Instructors, Bloomfield Hills
Lead Toddler Teacher
Early Childhood Teacher
Sonography Technologist - Maternal Fetal Medicine
Medical Assistant - Eastside Cardiovascular - Days
Restaurant Manager
Sushi Chef
Service Plumber
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Childcare Provider
Neonatologist
Front Desk- Primary Care Clinic
Sushi Helper
Neuromuscular Neurologist
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiothoracic Surgery - Cardiology
Regional Sales Manager-CNC Machine Tools
$100,000 per year
Registered Nurse - C4 Surgical Telemetry - PRN Days
Registered Nurse - C4 Surgical Telemetry - FT Days
High School ELA Teacher
Cardiology Practice Administrator
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Cardiothoracic OR | Days
Cardiovascular Tech I - Diagnostic Cardiology
HFMG - Neurosurgeon -Jackson Hospital
Behavior Technician
Associate Benefits Specialist
$40,000-$85,000 per year
Division Head-Pediatric Gastroenterology
Lead Preschool Teacher
Automotive Technician
Preschool Teacher
Senior Applications Engineer-CNC Machine Tools
$110,000 per year



















