Occupation Average Hourly Wage* Minimum Education
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers $12.03 Less than High School
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers $11.49 Less than High School
Amusement & Recreation Attendants $10.62 Less than High School
High School Diploma Coaches & Scouts $24.75 or GED
Postsecondary Actors $17.58 VocationalCertificate
Fitness Trainers High School Diploma & Aerobics Instructors $18.06 or GED Art Directors $41.00 Bachelor’s Degree
Musicians & Singers $35.60 Less than High School
Multimedia Artists & Animators $27.94 Associate’s Degree
Average Hourly Wage, Minimum Education and Training Needed
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & RECREATION careers offer the chance to…Work in museums, parks, or zoos.
Coach a team.
Perform on stage.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & RECREATION
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* All wages based on 2016 estimates prepared by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, & RECREATION
If you enjoy art museums, live performances, or amusement parks, then a career in arts, entertainment, & recreation may be for you.
Multi-media Artist &
AnimatorCreate special effects,
animation, or other visual images using film, video,
computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in
products or creations, such as computer games,
movies, music videos, and commercials.
Landscaper & Groundskeeper
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools
or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks which
may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering,
fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of
mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.
Coach & ScoutTrain athletes to perform at their highest level. Organize, instruct, and teach fundamentals of sports. Hold practice sessions to improve skills and conditioning.
Art DirectorFormulate design
concepts and presentation approaches, and direct workers engaged in art
work, layout design, and copy-writing for visual
communications media such as magazines, books,
newspapers, and packaging.
ActorPlay parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Musician & Singer
Play one or more musical instruments or entertain by singing songs in recital, in
accompaniment, or as a member of an orchestra, band, or other musical group. Musical
performers may entertain on stage, radio, TV, film, video,
or record in studios.
Fitness Trainer & Aerobics InstructorInstruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.
Non-farm Animal
CaretakerFeed, water, groom, bathe, ex-
ercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or
birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal
shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of
feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged.
Amusement & Recreation Attendant
Perform variety of attending duties at amusement or
recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation
facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants
of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or
operate amusement concessions and rides.