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So you want a successful career in an art-related field. When looking for employment, it may be helpful to consider the industries that employ more artists of every type. At the same time, many artists are freelancers who work for themselves so where they are located may be more flexible. Alternatively, the Internet has enabled many artists, particularly web designers, graphic designers and writers to work “virtually” from their home with clients located in other cities, states and even countries!

You will probably notice that top employing industries with such phrases as “Management of companies and enterprises” and “Independent artists, writers and performers” can also mean that the artist is self-employed or is a freelancer. Alternatively, many companies employ in-house designers, or do business with self-employed/freelance artists.

You’ll also notice that “Advertising and related services” and “Specialized design services” rank among the top industries that employ the most art-related professionals. These type of companies are also known as advertising agencies, design agencies, design firms, design studios, web design companies, and interactive agencies. To see a list of advertising agencies along with their web sites, visit the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA.org) and select Roster of Members from the Inside the AAAA menu.

Job Type Top Employing Industries Top Paying States
Art Directors Advertising and related services New York
Newspaper, book and directory publishers California
Specialized design services Washington
Management of companies and enterprises Connecticut
Management and technical consulting services Minnesota
Fine Artists Independent artists, writers, and performers New York
Newspaper, book and directory publishers Nevada
Advertising and related services Utah
Printing and related support services Pennsylvania
Specialized design services California
Multimedia Artists and Animators Motion picture and video industries California
Advertising and related services Washington
Computer systems design and related services Massachusetts
Software publishers New York
Radio and television broadcasting Hawaii
Commercial and Industrial Designers Architectural and engineering services Washington, DC
Other Miscellaneous manufacturing Michigan
Specialized design services Connecticut
Employment services New York
Management of companies and enterprises Louisiana
Fashion Designers Apparel and piece goods merchant wholesalers Connecticut
Cut and sew apparel manufacturing New York
Management of companies and enterprises New Jersey
Specialized design services California
Printing and related support activities Arizona
Floral Designers Florists Vermont
Grocery stores Connecticut
Misc. nondurable goods merchant wholesalers Massachusetts
Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores New Jersey
Sporting goods and musical instrument stores Delaware
Graphic Designers Specialized design services Massachusetts
Advertising and related services New York
Newspaper, book and directory publishers Washington, DC
Printing and related support activities Nevada
Architectural and engineering services California
Interior Designers Specialized design services Washington, DC
Architectural and engineering services Nevada
Furniture stores Massachusetts
Building material and supplies dealers Colorado
Home furnishing stores New York
Performing arts companies Washington, DC
Set and Exhibit Designers Museums, historical sites, zoos and parks New York
Employment services Connecticut
Other professional and technical services California
Federal government New Jersey
Writers and Authors Newspaper, book and directory publishers California
Advertising and related services Connecticut
Radio and television broadcasting Massachusetts
Independent artists, writers and performers Washington, DC
Motion picture and video industries New Jersey
Photographers Other professional and technical services Washington
Radio and television broadcasting North Carolina
Other personal services Connecticut
Colleges and universities Minnesota
Advertising and related services Michigan

Source of Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov)

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