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
Medical Sales Associate
Heavy Duty Gas Turbine Mechanic GE Frame 7
Mechanical Steam Turbine
Pit Master
Delivery Driver
HVAC Technician III
BBQ Cutter
BBQ Cook
Beginner BBQ Cutter
Property Accountant - Multifamily
Property Accountant
Auction Photographer
Full Time Concierge - Sonterra
Medical Technologist
Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner
Prosthetist
Assistant General Manager
Prosthetic Technician
Radiology Technologist
Spine Sales Associate
Knee & Hip Sales Associate
Licensed Esthetician
Executive Chef
$110,000 per year
Promotional Sales Assistant
Communications Coordinator
$16-$16
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Automotive Technician
CNC Accurpress Brake Operator
Endoscopy Technician
Vice President of Public Policy
Experienced Technician Mechanic A tech or B tech
Dental Hygienist
General Manager
Dentist
Engineer, Service
Interior Styling & Install Coordinator
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Junior Full Stack Developer | Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Director of Growth
$150,000-$200,000 per year

















