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.
Make Up Artist
Sugar Cookie Artist & Decorator
School-Based Art Therapist
Subway Sandwich Artist
[2026-2027] Middle School Art Teacher
26-27 Teaching Fellow
26-27 Transitional Learning Center Special Education Teacher
CRNA – 20 Min to Pittsburgh and $160K Bonus Potential
School Age Teacher
Teacher
Cyber AI Specialist
Plant Manager
Construction Manager
Member Service Associate - Part Time - Ukiah Branch
Adjunct: Communications
Instrument Assembler/Tester (2nd Shift)
Life Skills Coach/Emotional/Peer Support
Screen Printer
Experienced Screen Printer
CNC Programmer
Self Storage Facility Manager
Retailer / Barista
Pre K Teacher
Sales Design Consultant/Interior Design
Registration Clerk
Cake Decorator
Surgical Technologist
Auto body shop manager
Fitness Sales and Support
Orthodontic Assistant
Associate Dentist
Client Account Representative
$16-$16
Adult Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Preferred
Digital T-Shirt Printer - Mid Day Shift
Assistant Director
Cardiac Surgeon
Experienced Plumber
EHS Manager
$95,000-$95,000 per year
Maintenance Tech I / Maintenance Engineer
[2026-2027] High School ELA Teacher
Underground Construction Water/ Sewer
Flexographic Printing Operator
Outside Sales Representative
Machine Operator
Call Center - Retention Agent
Overnight Baker
Vinyl Vehicle Wrap Specialist
Truck Mechanic
VDC Engineer
Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner
Automation Scientist
Medical Assistant
X-Ray Technologist
Fitness/Gym Sales & Member Success Advisor - Wexford/Green Tree
Vending Machine Associate
PROFESSIONAL WINDOW TINTER
Urologist
Mazda Technician up to $17,000 signing bonus & $52.50 per hour
Silk Screen Printer – Metal Manufacturing
Ford Technician up to $17,000 Signing Bonus and $50.55 Per Hour
Experienced Pastry Chef / Cake Decorator
Diesel Technician up to $17,000 Signing Bonus and $52.50 Per Hour
Data Architect (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Surgery Center Administrator
Medical Receptionist
Dental Assistant / New Patient Assistant
Radiologic Technologist
Medical Receptionist
Auto Body Technician
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Optometrist
Medical Assistant
Quality Control Manager - Precision Machining - Base Salary to 120k/year - Philadelphia, PA
$120,000 per year
Quality Control Manager
Medical Receptionist
Pre Kindergarten Teacher
X-Ray Technologist
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Senior Epicor ERP Specialist
$401,000 per year
















