Arts and Sciences
Onet-SOC Code	Occupational Title	Interest Code	Occupational Description	Ap?	Educational Attainment Cluster	Minimum Education and Training Suggested	L/C/R	Where Found?	Average Entry Wage	Average Experienced Wage	In Demand?	NC Employment 2004	Estimated Employment 2014	Annual Growth Rate	Annual Growth Openings	Annual Replacement Openings	Total Annual Openings
27-2011.00	Actors	AES	Play 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.	Y	C	Long-term on-the-job training		Motion picture companies; producers of entertainment; theater companies	*	*		480	560	1.55	10	10	20
19-1011.00	Animal Scientists	IR	Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Scientific research and development companies; agricultural services; government agencies	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-1011.00	Art Directors	AE	Formulate 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.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree or higher plus work experience		Advertising and public relations services; printing, publishing and communications companies	$35,045	$74,474		1,220	1,370	1.17	20	30	50
27-1019.99	Artists and Related Workers, All Other	*	All artists and related workers not listed separately.		SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Government agencies; printing and publishing companies; self-employed	$25,939	$59,472		140	140	0.00	0	0	0
19-2011.00	Astronomers	IRC	Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.		C	Doctoral degree		Observatories; government agencies; scientific research and development services	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-2021.00	Athletes and Sports Competitors	ERS	Compete in athletic events.		SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Commercial sports; educational services	$19,344	$166,956		650	810	2	20	10	30
19-2021.00	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	IR	Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts.	Y	C	Bachelor's degree		Weather services; aerospace product and research companies; government agencies; scientific research and development services	$58,404	$100,035		170	190	1.12	0	10	10
27-3021.00	Broadcast News Analysts	ASE/ASI	Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.		C	Bachelor's degree or higher plus work experience		Radio and TV broadcasters	$30,452	$85,250		380	430	1.24	10	10	20
27-2032.00	Choreographers	ASE	Create and teach dance. May direct and stage presentations.		HS	Work experience in a related occupation		Arts, entertainment and recreation services; professional dance troupes and ballet companies; theater companies	$19,366	$43,271		160	200	2.26	0	10	10
27-2022.00	Coaches and Scouts	ERS	Instruct or coach groups or individuals in sports.		SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Commercial sports; educational services; amusement and recreational services; self-employed; civic and social associations	$17,558	$45,768		3,590	4,590	2.49	100	70	170
27-1021.00	Commercial and Industrial Designers	ARE	Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create functional and appealing product designs.	Y	SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Manufacturers	$29,948	$65,862		1,090	1,190	0.88	10	20	30
27-1012.00	Craft Artists	*	Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.	Y	SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Arts and entertainment services; self-employed	$15,066	$22,831		140	140	0.00	0	0	0
27-2031.00	Dancers	ARS	Perform dances. May also sing or act.		HS	Long-term on-the-job training		Arts, entertainment and recreation services; professional dance troupes and ballet companies; theater companies	*	*		180	200	1.06	0	10	10
27-1029.99	Designers, All Other	*	All designers not listed separately.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree			$22,791	$52,241		200	220	0.96	0	0	0
27-3041.00	Editors	AES	Perform editorial duties such as laying out, indexing, and revising content of written materials in preparation for final publication.		C	Bachelor's degree		Printing and publishing companies; radio and TV braodcasters; computer companies; business and professional services	$29,552	$58,894		2,100	2,630	2.28	50	50	100
27-2099.99	Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other	*	All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.		HS/SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training			*	*		510	680	2.92	20	10	30
27-1022.00	Fashion Designers	AER	Design clothing and accessories. Create original garments or design garments that follow well established fashion trends. May develop the line of color and kinds of materials.	Y	SC/C	Associate degree		Clothing design services; arts and entertainment services	$24,932	$73,454		110	110	0.00	0	0	0
27-1013.00	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	AR/AER/ AES	Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of mediums and techniques, such as painting and sculpture.	Y	SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Media and communications companies; self-employed	$22,151	$40,239		630	670	0.62	10	10	20
27-1023.00	Floral Designers	ARE	Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.	Y	SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Florists, food and other retail stores; wholesale companies selling to grocery and home furnishings; self-employed	$14,445	$25,617		2,680	2,770	0.33	10	40	50
27-1024.00	Graphic Designers	AER	Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.	Y	SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Printing, publishing, media and communications companies; advertising and public relations firms; business services; self-employed	$23,526	$43,695		4,950	5,690	1.40	70	70	140
19-3093.00	Historians	IA	Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.	Y	C	Master's degree		Historical research organizations and societies	$32,604	$47,902		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-1025.00	Interior Designers	AER	Plan, design, and furnish interiors of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.	Y	SC/C	Associate degree		Design consulting businesses; architectural, residential and business design services; building material and supplies dealers; furniture stores; self-employed	$23,239	$44,736		1,440	1,730	1.85	30	20	50
39-5091.00	Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	AR	Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.		HS/SC	Postsecondary vocational		Theaters; amusement and recreation services	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
15-2099.99	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	*	All mathematical scientists not listed separately.		C	Master's degree			$58,331	$89,362		*	*	*	*	*	*
15-2021.00	Mathematicians	ICA	Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve or direct solutions to problems in various fields by mathematical methods.		C	Doctoral degree		Research and development companies; government agencies	$39,423	$104,793		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-1026.00	Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	ARE	Plan and erect commercial displays in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.	Y	SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Department and retail stores; trade show services	$15,126	$28,655	Y	2,060	2,530	2.08	50	30	80
41-9012.00	Models	AES	Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, retail establishments, or photographer. May pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.		HS/SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Modeling agencies; retail clothiers; art studios	$12,259	$25,006		180	210	1.55	0	0	0
27-1014.00	Multi-Media Artists and Animators	*	Create 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.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Business services; computer and other technology companies; advertising agencies; self-employed; printing and motion picture companies	$30,756	$54,882		920	1,030	1.14	10	20	30
27-2041.00	Music Directors and Composers	AES/A	Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical groups, such as orchestras, choirs, and glee clubs. Includes arrangers, composers, choral directors, and orchestrators.		HS/SC/C	Bachelor's degree or higher plus work experience		Arts, entertainment and recreation services; orchestras and symphonies; theater companies; self-employed	$29,747	$85,935		260	310	1.77	10	10	20
27-2042.00	Musicians and Singers	AE/A	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.		HS/SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Arts, entertainment, amusement and recreational services; orchestras, symphonies and choral groups; religious organizations; self-employed	*	*		650	710	0.89	10	10	20
19-2099.99	Physical Scientists, All Other	*	All physical scientists not listed separately.		C	Bachelor's degree			$33,919	$71,733		1,030	1,260	2.04	20	20	40
19-2012.00	Physicists	IRC	Conduct research into the phases of physical phenomena, develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply laws and theories to industry and other fields.		C	Doctoral degree		Scientific research and development services; government agencies	*	*		90	100	1.06	0	0	0
19-3094.00	Political Scientists	IA	Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. Research a wide range of subjects, such as relations between the United States and foreign countries, the beliefs and institutions of foreign nations, or the politics of small towns or a major metropolis. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.		C	Master's degree		Political and social research agencies	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-2012.00	Producers and Directors	AES/EAC/EAS/RAE	Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.	Y	SC/C	Bachelor's degree or higher plus work experience		Broadcast communications and motion picture production companies; theater companies	$25,997	$54,356		1,510	1,780	1.66	30	20	50
27-3012.00	Public Address System and Other Announcers	SAE	Make announcements over loud speaker at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.		HS/SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Sports and recreational services	$12,687	$35,287		200	210	0.49	0	10	10
27-3011.00	Radio and Television Announcers	ASE	Talk on radio or television. May interview guests, act as master of ceremonies, read news flashes, give station identification, or announce song titles and artists.		HS/SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Radio and TV broadcasters	$13,049	$35,799		1,280	1,340	0.46	10	30	40
27-3022.00	Reporters and Correspondents	AIE	Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.		C	Bachelor's degree or higher plus work experience		Newspapers, magazines and media companies; radio and TV broadcasters	$20,934	$42,243		1,560	1,680	0.74	30	40	70
27-1027.00	Set and Exhibit Designers	AR/ARE	Design special exhibits and movie, television, and theater sets. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research to determine appropriate architectural styles.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Film, television and motion picture production companies; museums; theater companies	$19,634	$32,592		280	280	0.00	0	0	0
19-3041.00	Sociologists	IAS	Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.		C	Master's degree		Social research organizations; government agencies	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
43-9111.00	Statistical Assistants	C	Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and graphs for use by actuaries. Includes actuarial clerks.		HS/SC/C	Moderate-term on-the-job training		Government agencies; technical consulting services	$22,777	$35,535		230	240	0.43	0	0	0
15-2041.00	Statisticians	IC	Engage in the development of mathematical theory or apply statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information.		C	Master's degree		Government agencies; research and testing services; research and development companies	$45,251	$78,604		530	570	0.73	10	10	20
27-3042.00	Technical Writers	AI	Write technical materials such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions.		SC/C	Bachelor's degree		Business and professional services; communications firms; computer, data processing services and other technology firms; engineering firms; technical consulting services	$36,651	$65,782		1,010	1,250	2.15	30	30	60
27-2023.00	Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials	CRE/CRS	Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations.		SC/C	Long-term on-the-job training		Amusement or recreation services; commercial sports; civic and social associations; self-employed; education services	*	*		*	*	*	*	*	*
27-3043.00	Writers and Authors	AI/A/ACS/AES	Originate and prepare written material such as scripts, stories, and advertisements.		C	Bachelor's degree		Printing, publishing, media and communications companies; newspapers; self-employed; advertising and public relations companies; educational services	$25,113	$55,599		2,340	2,920	2.24	60	40	100