Occupational Outlook Handbook > Entertainment and Sports > Entertainment and Sports Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY EN ESPAÑOL Employment of entertainment and sports occupations is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment is projected to increase by about 79,600. Strong demand from the public for more movies and television shows, as well as the increasing popularity of sports, will contribute to job growth for the entertainment and sports occupations. The median annual wage for entertainment and sports occupations was $42,010 in May 2017, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $37,690. OCCUPATIONJOB SUMMARYENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION 2017 MEDIAN PAY ActorsActors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience. Some college, no degreeThe annual wage is not available.Athletes and Sports CompetitorsAthletes and sports competitors participate in organized, officiated sporting events to entertain spectators. No formal educational credential$51,370Coaches and ScoutsCoaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level. Many coaches also are involved in scouting. Bachelor's degree$32,270Dancers and ChoreographersDancers and choreographers use dance performances to express ideas and stories. There are many types of dance, such as ballet, tango, modern dance, tap, and jazz. See How to Become OneThe annual wage is not available.Music Directors and ComposersMusic directors, also called conductors, lead orchestras and other musical groups during performances and recording sessions. Composers write and arrange original music in a variety of musical styles. Bachelor's degree$50,590Musicians and SingersMusicians and singers play instruments or sing for live audiences and in recording studios. No formal educational credentialThe annual wage is not available.Producers and DirectorsProducers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience. Bachelor's degree$71,620Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsUmpires, referees, and other sports officials preside over competitive athletic or sporting events to help maintain standards of play. They detect infractions and decide penalties according to the rules of the game. High school diploma or equivalent$26,800 Books: iographies:Biography: Athletes Top 10 Greatest US Summer Olympics Athletes Top 10 Paralympic Athletes Greatest Winter Olympians Jesse Owens: Olympic Runner Jim Thorpe: Olympian Micheal Phelps: Olympic Swimmer Venus Williams: Tennis Serena Williams: Tennis Jackie Joyner Kersee: Runner Mia Hamm: Soccer Simone Biles: Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez: Olympic Gymnast Mary Lou Retton: Olympic Gymnast Albert Spalding: Sporting Goods Babe Ruth: Baseball Joe Dimaggio: Baseball Magic Johnson: Basketball Lebron James: Basketball Shaquille O'Neil: Basketball Micheal Jordan: Basketball Kareem Abdul Jabbar: Basketball Muhammad Ali: Boxer Usain Bolt: Runner David Beckham: Soccer Games:ESPN Arcade http://www.espn.com/free-online-games/sports Nick Jr. Sports Games http://www.nick.com/games/sports-games/ Resources:Olympics
US Olympics Paralymics NBA: National Basketball Association WNBA: Women's National Basketball Association NCAA: National Collegiate Women's Ice Hockey Championship NFL: National Football League NHL: National Hockey League Independent Women's Football League MLB: Major League Baseball NPF: National Pro FastPitch PGA: Professional Golf Association FIFA: Soccer NWSL: National Women's Soccer League WFTDA: Women's Flat Track Derby Association Official World Golf Ranking Tennis
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