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Graphic Design and Illustration Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Graphic Design and Illustration Careers and Jobs - all on one page

For visually creative people who want commercial design work, illustration, or both. Use the tools below to see which graphic design and illustration roles fit your background and goals.

This field rewards a strong portfolio over formal credentials, and splits between commercial design work and illustration/art-focused work. Use the tools below to explore Graphic Design and Illustration-related job titles sorted by growth rate, salary, or required education. You can start with entry points like Junior Graphic Designer, or look ahead to advanced roles such as Art Director or Creative Director. Along the way, you will see specific certifications, such as Adobe Certified Professional, that can help you move up the career ladder.



4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

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This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Graphic Design and Illustration careers/jobs, (2) Find Graphic Design and Illustration job listings, (3) Prepare for Graphic Design and Illustration careers, and (4) Provide Graphic Design and Illustration career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Graphic Design and Illustration careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Graphic Design and Illustration Careers - 2025 to 2035 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Graphic Design and Illustration careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Graphic Design and Illustration, so relevant Graphic Design and Illustration jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Graphic Design and Illustration Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Graphic Design and Illustration Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Graphic Design and Illustration careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 150 Graphic Design and Illustration Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see a form asking for your location. You will see several radio selection choices to utilize the job search site of your choice.

Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core Duties: Lists the primary worker-related tasks performed in this occupation
Supplemental Duties: Lists additional tasks that are performed but are secondary to the core duties
Work Activities: Summarizes the broad types of behaviors and actions related to this career
Specific Work Activities: Provides more granular day-to-day activities tied to the work performed
Essential Skills: Provides foundational skills that are core to performing this specific occupation
Transferable Skills: Provides career-portable skills that can be applied across multiple occupations and industries
Day-in-the-Life Summaries: Provides a snapshot of the key activities performed on a typical workday in this career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Software Skills: Lists software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized by category and priority
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Education Required: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Training and Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the training and Training and Experience Required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All information appears on this page without navigating away.
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.




Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

40 Graphic Design and Illustration careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2025 to 2035 est.). Graphic Design and Illustration-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035 (% change) Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs

Software Developers 10.2% UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
Occupation: Software Developers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 10.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 9.7% Artist Manager; Artist Representative
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 9.7% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist Manager; Artist Representative
Manicurists and Pedicurists 9.2% Nail Artist
Occupation: Manicurists and Pedicurists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 9.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Nail Artist
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 7.7% Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hair Artist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 7.7% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hair Artist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Chefs and Head Cooks 6.6% Culinary Artist; Pastry Artist
Occupation: Chefs and Head Cooks U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 6.6% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Culinary Artist; Pastry Artist
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 6.1% Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Character Artist; Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist); Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); Special Makeup Effects Artist; TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Occupation: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 6.1% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Character Artist; Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist); Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); Special Makeup Effects Artist; TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Web and Digital Interface Designers 6% Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; UI Designer (User Interface Designer); UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
Occupation: Web and Digital Interface Designers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 6% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; UI Designer (User Interface Designer); UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 5.8% Technical Illustrations Map Inker (Tax Map Tech)
Occupation: Surveying and Mapping Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.8% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Technical Illustrations Map Inker (Tax Map Tech)
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 5.8% Handmade Tile Artist
Occupation: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.8% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Handmade Tile Artist
Fast Food and Counter Workers 5.8% Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.8% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 5.7% User Experience Designer (UX Designer); User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer); User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Occupation: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.7% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: User Experience Designer (UX Designer); User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer); User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Cooks, Private Household 5.1% Culinary Artist
Occupation: Cooks, Private Household U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 5.1% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Culinary Artist
Art Directors 4.2% Artistic Director
Occupation: Art Directors U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 4.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Producers and Directors 4% Artistic Director
Occupation: Producers and Directors U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 4% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Web Developers 3.8% Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer
Occupation: Web Developers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 3.8% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer
Barbers 3.3% Tonsorial Artist
Occupation: Barbers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 3.3% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Tonsorial Artist
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 2.7% Display Artist
Occupation: Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.7% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Display Artist
Commercial and Industrial Designers 2.4% Stained Glass Artist; UI Product Designer (User Interface Product Designer); UX Product Designer (User Experience Product Designer)
Occupation: Commercial and Industrial Designers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.4% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Stained Glass Artist; UI Product Designer (User Interface Product Designer); UX Product Designer (User Experience Product Designer)
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 2.2% Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor; Artist Instructor; Makeup Artistry Instructor
Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor; Artist Instructor; Makeup Artistry Instructor
Dancers 2.2% Dance Artist; Hip Hop Artist; Performing Artist
Occupation: Dancers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Dance Artist; Hip Hop Artist; Performing Artist
Craft Artists 2% Artist; Ceramic Artist; Ceramics Artist; Decorative Arts Production Artist; Fiber Artist; Fine Craft Artist; Furniture Artist; Glass Artist; Metal Arts Production Artist; Metal Crafts Artist; Tapestry Artist; Textile Artist
Occupation: Craft Artists U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist; Ceramic Artist; Ceramics Artist; Decorative Arts Production Artist; Fiber Artist; Fine Craft Artist; Furniture Artist; Glass Artist; Metal Arts Production Artist; Metal Crafts Artist; Tapestry Artist; Textile Artist
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 1.3% Mannequin Coloring Artist; Sign Artist
Occupation: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 1.3% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Mannequin Coloring Artist; Sign Artist
Music Directors and Composers 1.2% Artistic Director
Occupation: Music Directors and Composers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 1.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Musicians and Singers 0.3% Musical Artist; Rap Artist; Recording Artist; Vocal Artist
Occupation: Musicians and Singers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0.3% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Musical Artist; Rap Artist; Recording Artist; Vocal Artist
Fashion Designers 0.1% Fashion Graphic Designer; Fashion Illustrator
Occupation: Fashion Designers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0.1% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Fashion Graphic Designer; Fashion Illustrator
Actors 0% Voice-Over Artist
Occupation: Actors U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: 0% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Voice-Over Artist
Special Effects Artists and Animators -0.3% 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Animation Artist; Anime Artist; Artist; Cartoon Artist; Computer Artist; Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; Computer Graphics Illustrator; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Environment Artist; FX Artist (Effects Artist); Game Artist; Graphic Artist; Motion Graphics Artist; Motion Graphics Designer; Multimedia Artist; Multimedia Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Special Effects Artist; Storyboard Artist; Texture Artist; Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist); Web Graphic Designer
Occupation: Special Effects Artists and Animators U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.3% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Animation Artist; Anime Artist; Artist; Cartoon Artist; Computer Artist; Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; Computer Graphics Illustrator; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Environment Artist; FX Artist (Effects Artist); Game Artist; Graphic Artist; Motion Graphics Artist; Motion Graphics Designer; Multimedia Artist; Multimedia Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Special Effects Artist; Storyboard Artist; Texture Artist; Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist); Web Graphic Designer
Etchers and Engravers -0.7% Wood Block Artist
Occupation: Etchers and Engravers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.7% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Wood Block Artist
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products -0.9% Artists Materials Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -0.9% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artists Materials Sales Representative
Graphic Designers -1.7% Apparel Graphic Designer; Artist; Catalogue Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Graphic Artist; Layout Artist; Marketing Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Production Graphic Designer; Technical Illustrator; Visual Graphic Designer
Occupation: Graphic Designers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -1.7% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Apparel Graphic Designer; Artist; Catalogue Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Graphic Artist; Layout Artist; Marketing Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Production Graphic Designer; Technical Illustrator; Visual Graphic Designer
Models -2.1% Undraped Artist Model
Occupation: Models U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -2.1% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Undraped Artist Model
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators -2.9% 3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist); 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Artist; Artist in Residence (AIR); Automotive Artist; Balloon Artist; Book Illustrator; Caricature Artist; Cartoon Artist; Character Artist; Color Artist; Comic Artist; Comic Book Artist; Comic Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Commercial Illustrator; Concept Artist; Exhibit Artist; Fashion Artist; Fashion Illustrator; Fine Artist; Forensic Artist; Freelance Artist; Fresco Artist; Glass Artist; Graphic Illustrator; Histological Illustrator; Landscape Artist; Manga Artist; Medical Artist; Medical Illustrator; Multimedia Illustrator; Newspaper Illustrator; Patent Illustrator; Pattern Illustrator; Police Artist; Portrait Artist; Production Artist; Production Illustrator; Quick Sketch Artist; Reproduction Artist; Resident Artist; Scenic Artist; Scientific Artist; Scientific Illustrator; Set Illustrator; Silhouette Artist; Sketch Artist; Specialty Artist; Stained Glass Artist; Suspect Artist; Technical Artist; Technical Illustrator; Texture Artist; VFX Artist (Visual Effects Artist); Visual Artist; Watercolor Artist
Occupation: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -2.9% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: 3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist); 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Artist; Artist in Residence (AIR); Automotive Artist; Balloon Artist; Book Illustrator; Caricature Artist; Cartoon Artist; Character Artist; Color Artist; Comic Artist; Comic Book Artist; Comic Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Commercial Illustrator; Concept Artist; Exhibit Artist; Fashion Artist; Fashion Illustrator; Fine Artist; Forensic Artist; Freelance Artist; Fresco Artist; Glass Artist; Graphic Illustrator; Histological Illustrator; Landscape Artist; Manga Artist; Medical Artist; Medical Illustrator; Multimedia Illustrator; Newspaper Illustrator; Patent Illustrator; Pattern Illustrator; Police Artist; Portrait Artist; Production Artist; Production Illustrator; Quick Sketch Artist; Reproduction Artist; Resident Artist; Scenic Artist; Scientific Artist; Scientific Illustrator; Set Illustrator; Silhouette Artist; Sketch Artist; Specialty Artist; Stained Glass Artist; Suspect Artist; Technical Artist; Technical Illustrator; Texture Artist; VFX Artist (Visual Effects Artist); Visual Artist; Watercolor Artist
Food Preparation Workers -3% Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -3% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers -3.2% Artist
Occupation: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -3.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist
Cooks, Short Order -5.2% Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Cooks, Short Order U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -5.2% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators -5.6% Air Brush Artist; Airbrush Artist
Occupation: Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -5.6% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Air Brush Artist; Airbrush Artist
Floral Designers -5.6% Floral Artist
Occupation: Floral Designers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -5.6% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Floral Artist
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys -7.6% Radio Artist
Occupation: Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -7.6% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Radio Artist
Printing Press Operators -8.7% Ben-Day Artist
Occupation: Printing Press Operators U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -8.7% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Ben-Day Artist
Prepress Technicians and Workers -15.3% Cold Type Artist; Lithographic Artist; Paste Up Artist; Paste-Up Artist; Process Artist
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers U.S. Job Openings 2025-2035: -15.3% Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Cold Type Artist; Lithographic Artist; Paste Up Artist; Paste-Up Artist; Process Artist

44 Graphic Design and Illustration careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Graphic Design and Illustration-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs

Software Developers $ 135,980 UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
Occupation: Software Developers National Median Salary: $ 135,980 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
Art Directors $ 114,850 Artistic Director
Occupation: Art Directors National Median Salary: $ 114,850 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $ 104,300 User Experience Designer (UX Designer); User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer); User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Occupation: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers National Median Salary: $ 104,300 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: User Experience Designer (UX Designer); User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer); User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Web and Digital Interface Designers $ 104,000 Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; UI Designer (User Interface Designer); UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
Occupation: Web and Digital Interface Designers National Median Salary: $ 104,000 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; UI Designer (User Interface Designer); UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
Video Game Designers $ 104,000 Concept Artist; Environment Artist; Environmental Artist; Technical Artist; Three Dimensional Artist (3D Artist)
Occupation: Video Game Designers National Median Salary: $ 104,000 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Concept Artist; Environment Artist; Environmental Artist; Technical Artist; Three Dimensional Artist (3D Artist)
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $ 102,440 User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Occupation: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists National Median Salary: $ 102,440 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Special Effects Artists and Animators $ 102,030 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Animation Artist; Anime Artist; Artist; Cartoon Artist; Computer Artist; Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; Computer Graphics Illustrator; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Environment Artist; FX Artist (Effects Artist); Game Artist; Graphic Artist; Motion Graphics Artist; Motion Graphics Designer; Multimedia Artist; Multimedia Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Special Effects Artist; Storyboard Artist; Texture Artist; Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist); Web Graphic Designer
Occupation: Special Effects Artists and Animators National Median Salary: $ 102,030 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Animation Artist; Anime Artist; Artist; Cartoon Artist; Computer Artist; Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; Computer Graphics Illustrator; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Environment Artist; FX Artist (Effects Artist); Game Artist; Graphic Artist; Motion Graphics Artist; Motion Graphics Designer; Multimedia Artist; Multimedia Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Special Effects Artist; Storyboard Artist; Texture Artist; Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist); Web Graphic Designer
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $ 97,150 Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Character Artist; Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist); Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); Special Makeup Effects Artist; TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Occupation: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance National Median Salary: $ 97,150 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Character Artist; Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist); Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); Special Makeup Effects Artist; TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Web Developers $ 92,650 Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer
Occupation: Web Developers National Median Salary: $ 92,650 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer
Producers and Directors $ 90,360 Artistic Director
Occupation: Producers and Directors National Median Salary: $ 90,360 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Talent Directors $ 90,360 Artist Manager; Artistic Director
Occupation: Talent Directors National Median Salary: $ 90,360 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist Manager; Artistic Director
Commercial and Industrial Designers $ 83,910 Stained Glass Artist; UI Product Designer (User Interface Product Designer); UX Product Designer (User Experience Product Designer)
Occupation: Commercial and Industrial Designers National Median Salary: $ 83,910 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Stained Glass Artist; UI Product Designer (User Interface Product Designer); UX Product Designer (User Experience Product Designer)
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $ 82,890 Artist Manager; Artist Representative
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes National Median Salary: $ 82,890 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist Manager; Artist Representative
Fashion Designers $ 80,960 Fashion Graphic Designer; Fashion Illustrator
Occupation: Fashion Designers National Median Salary: $ 80,960 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Fashion Graphic Designer; Fashion Illustrator
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $ 78,620 Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor; Artist Instructor; Makeup Artistry Instructor
Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 78,620 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor; Artist Instructor; Makeup Artistry Instructor
Music Directors and Composers $ 73,710 Artistic Director
Occupation: Music Directors and Composers National Median Salary: $ 73,710 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $ 72,080 Artists Materials Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products National Median Salary: $ 72,080 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artists Materials Sales Representative
Graphic Designers $ 62,960 Apparel Graphic Designer; Artist; Catalogue Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Graphic Artist; Layout Artist; Marketing Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Production Graphic Designer; Technical Illustrator; Visual Graphic Designer
Occupation: Graphic Designers National Median Salary: $ 62,960 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Apparel Graphic Designer; Artist; Catalogue Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Graphic Artist; Layout Artist; Marketing Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Production Graphic Designer; Technical Illustrator; Visual Graphic Designer
Chefs and Head Cooks $ 62,470 Culinary Artist; Pastry Artist
Occupation: Chefs and Head Cooks National Median Salary: $ 62,470 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Culinary Artist; Pastry Artist
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $ 55,490 3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist); 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Artist; Artist in Residence (AIR); Automotive Artist; Balloon Artist; Book Illustrator; Caricature Artist; Cartoon Artist; Character Artist; Color Artist; Comic Artist; Comic Book Artist; Comic Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Commercial Illustrator; Concept Artist; Exhibit Artist; Fashion Artist; Fashion Illustrator; Fine Artist; Forensic Artist; Freelance Artist; Fresco Artist; Glass Artist; Graphic Illustrator; Histological Illustrator; Landscape Artist; Manga Artist; Medical Artist; Medical Illustrator; Multimedia Illustrator; Newspaper Illustrator; Patent Illustrator; Pattern Illustrator; Police Artist; Portrait Artist; Production Artist; Production Illustrator; Quick Sketch Artist; Reproduction Artist; Resident Artist; Scenic Artist; Scientific Artist; Scientific Illustrator; Set Illustrator; Silhouette Artist; Sketch Artist; Specialty Artist; Stained Glass Artist; Suspect Artist; Technical Artist; Technical Illustrator; Texture Artist; VFX Artist (Visual Effects Artist); Visual Artist; Watercolor Artist
Occupation: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators National Median Salary: $ 55,490 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: 3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist); 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Artist; Artist in Residence (AIR); Automotive Artist; Balloon Artist; Book Illustrator; Caricature Artist; Cartoon Artist; Character Artist; Color Artist; Comic Artist; Comic Book Artist; Comic Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Commercial Illustrator; Concept Artist; Exhibit Artist; Fashion Artist; Fashion Illustrator; Fine Artist; Forensic Artist; Freelance Artist; Fresco Artist; Glass Artist; Graphic Illustrator; Histological Illustrator; Landscape Artist; Manga Artist; Medical Artist; Medical Illustrator; Multimedia Illustrator; Newspaper Illustrator; Patent Illustrator; Pattern Illustrator; Police Artist; Portrait Artist; Production Artist; Production Illustrator; Quick Sketch Artist; Reproduction Artist; Resident Artist; Scenic Artist; Scientific Artist; Scientific Illustrator; Set Illustrator; Silhouette Artist; Sketch Artist; Specialty Artist; Stained Glass Artist; Suspect Artist; Technical Artist; Technical Illustrator; Texture Artist; VFX Artist (Visual Effects Artist); Visual Artist; Watercolor Artist
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $ 54,240 Technical Illustrations Map Inker (Tax Map Tech)
Occupation: Surveying and Mapping Technicians National Median Salary: $ 54,240 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Technical Illustrations Map Inker (Tax Map Tech)
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $ 52,540 Artist
Occupation: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers National Median Salary: $ 52,540 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist
Prepress Technicians and Workers $ 48,690 Cold Type Artist; Lithographic Artist; Paste Up Artist; Paste-Up Artist; Process Artist
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers National Median Salary: $ 48,690 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Cold Type Artist; Lithographic Artist; Paste Up Artist; Paste-Up Artist; Process Artist
Models $ 48,470 Undraped Artist Model
Occupation: Models National Median Salary: $ 48,470 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Undraped Artist Model
Cooks, Private Household $ 47,940 Culinary Artist
Occupation: Cooks, Private Household National Median Salary: $ 47,940 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Culinary Artist
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $ 47,340 Radio Artist
Occupation: Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys National Median Salary: $ 47,340 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Radio Artist
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $ 46,170 Handmade Tile Artist
Occupation: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic National Median Salary: $ 46,170 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Handmade Tile Artist
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers $ 46,170 Glass Artist
Occupation: Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers National Median Salary: $ 46,170 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Glass Artist
Craft Artists $ 46,080 Artist; Ceramic Artist; Ceramics Artist; Decorative Arts Production Artist; Fiber Artist; Fine Craft Artist; Furniture Artist; Glass Artist; Metal Arts Production Artist; Metal Crafts Artist; Tapestry Artist; Textile Artist
Occupation: Craft Artists National Median Salary: $ 46,080 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist; Ceramic Artist; Ceramics Artist; Decorative Arts Production Artist; Fiber Artist; Fine Craft Artist; Furniture Artist; Glass Artist; Metal Arts Production Artist; Metal Crafts Artist; Tapestry Artist; Textile Artist
Printing Press Operators $ 45,780 Ben-Day Artist
Occupation: Printing Press Operators National Median Salary: $ 45,780 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Ben-Day Artist
Etchers and Engravers $ 43,310 Wood Block Artist
Occupation: Etchers and Engravers National Median Salary: $ 43,310 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Wood Block Artist
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $ 41,600 Mannequin Coloring Artist; Sign Artist
Occupation: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers National Median Salary: $ 41,600 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Mannequin Coloring Artist; Sign Artist
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $ 40,610 Air Brush Artist; Airbrush Artist
Occupation: Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators National Median Salary: $ 40,610 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Air Brush Artist; Airbrush Artist
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $ 39,390 Display Artist
Occupation: Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers National Median Salary: $ 39,390 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Display Artist
Barbers $ 38,210 Tonsorial Artist
Occupation: Barbers National Median Salary: $ 38,210 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Tonsorial Artist
Floral Designers $ 37,360 Floral Artist
Occupation: Floral Designers National Median Salary: $ 37,360 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Floral Artist
Cooks, Short Order $ 35,880 Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Cooks, Short Order National Median Salary: $ 35,880 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $ 35,790 Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hair Artist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists National Median Salary: $ 35,790 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hair Artist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Manicurists and Pedicurists $ 35,760 Nail Artist
Occupation: Manicurists and Pedicurists National Median Salary: $ 35,760 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Nail Artist
Food Preparation Workers $ 35,320 Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers National Median Salary: $ 35,320 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Fast Food and Counter Workers $ 31,200 Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers National Median Salary: $ 31,200 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Actors $ 0 Voice-Over Artist
Occupation: Actors National Median Salary: $ 0 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Voice-Over Artist
Dancers $ 0 Dance Artist; Hip Hop Artist; Performing Artist
Occupation: Dancers National Median Salary: $ 0 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Dance Artist; Hip Hop Artist; Performing Artist
Musicians and Singers $ 0 Musical Artist; Rap Artist; Recording Artist; Vocal Artist
Occupation: Musicians and Singers National Median Salary: $ 0 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Musical Artist; Rap Artist; Recording Artist; Vocal Artist

44 Graphic Design and Illustration careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Graphic Design and Illustration-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, but not always
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Occupations Education/Preparation Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs

Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists 5 User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Occupation: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists Education/Preparation: 5 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor; Artist Instructor; Makeup Artistry Instructor
Occupation: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor; Artist Instructor; Makeup Artistry Instructor
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 4 User Experience Designer (UX Designer); User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer); User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Occupation: Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: User Experience Designer (UX Designer); User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer); User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
Graphic Designers 4 Apparel Graphic Designer; Artist; Catalogue Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Graphic Artist; Layout Artist; Marketing Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Production Graphic Designer; Technical Illustrator; Visual Graphic Designer
Occupation: Graphic Designers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Apparel Graphic Designer; Artist; Catalogue Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Graphic Artist; Layout Artist; Marketing Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Production Graphic Designer; Technical Illustrator; Visual Graphic Designer
Music Directors and Composers 4 Artistic Director
Occupation: Music Directors and Composers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Musicians and Singers 4 Musical Artist; Rap Artist; Recording Artist; Vocal Artist
Occupation: Musicians and Singers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Musical Artist; Rap Artist; Recording Artist; Vocal Artist
Producers and Directors 4 Artistic Director
Occupation: Producers and Directors Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 4 Artists Materials Sales Representative
Occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artists Materials Sales Representative
Software Developers 4 UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
Occupation: Software Developers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
Special Effects Artists and Animators 4 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Animation Artist; Anime Artist; Artist; Cartoon Artist; Computer Artist; Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; Computer Graphics Illustrator; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Environment Artist; FX Artist (Effects Artist); Game Artist; Graphic Artist; Motion Graphics Artist; Motion Graphics Designer; Multimedia Artist; Multimedia Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Special Effects Artist; Storyboard Artist; Texture Artist; Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist); Web Graphic Designer
Occupation: Special Effects Artists and Animators Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Animation Artist; Anime Artist; Artist; Cartoon Artist; Computer Artist; Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; Computer Graphics Illustrator; Concept Artist; Digital Artist; Environment Artist; FX Artist (Effects Artist); Game Artist; Graphic Artist; Motion Graphics Artist; Motion Graphics Designer; Multimedia Artist; Multimedia Graphic Designer; Production Artist; Special Effects Artist; Storyboard Artist; Texture Artist; Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist); Web Graphic Designer
Talent Directors 4 Artist Manager; Artistic Director
Occupation: Talent Directors Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist Manager; Artistic Director
Commercial and Industrial Designers 4 Stained Glass Artist; UI Product Designer (User Interface Product Designer); UX Product Designer (User Experience Product Designer)
Occupation: Commercial and Industrial Designers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Stained Glass Artist; UI Product Designer (User Interface Product Designer); UX Product Designer (User Experience Product Designer)
Video Game Designers 4 Concept Artist; Environment Artist; Environmental Artist; Technical Artist; Three Dimensional Artist (3D Artist)
Occupation: Video Game Designers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Concept Artist; Environment Artist; Environmental Artist; Technical Artist; Three Dimensional Artist (3D Artist)
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 4 Radio Artist
Occupation: Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Radio Artist
Web and Digital Interface Designers 4 Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; UI Designer (User Interface Designer); UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
Occupation: Web and Digital Interface Designers Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer; UI Designer (User Interface Designer); UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
Art Directors 4 Artistic Director
Occupation: Art Directors Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artistic Director
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 4 Artist Manager; Artist Representative
Occupation: Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Education/Preparation: 4 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist Manager; Artist Representative
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 3 Technical Illustrations Map Inker (Tax Map Tech)
Occupation: Surveying and Mapping Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Technical Illustrations Map Inker (Tax Map Tech)
Web Developers 3 Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer
Occupation: Web Developers Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Computer Graphic Artist; Computer Graphic Designer
Prepress Technicians and Workers 3 Cold Type Artist; Lithographic Artist; Paste Up Artist; Paste-Up Artist; Process Artist
Occupation: Prepress Technicians and Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Cold Type Artist; Lithographic Artist; Paste Up Artist; Paste-Up Artist; Process Artist
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 3 Display Artist
Occupation: Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Display Artist
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance 3 Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Character Artist; Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist); Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); Special Makeup Effects Artist; TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Occupation: Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA); Character Artist; Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA); Hair and Makeup Artist; Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist); Makeup Artist (MUA); Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA); Special Makeup Effects Artist; TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 3 Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hair Artist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Occupation: Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Funeral Home Makeup Artist; Hair Artist; Wedding Makeup Artist
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 3 Artist
Occupation: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist
Barbers 3 Tonsorial Artist
Occupation: Barbers Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Tonsorial Artist
Chefs and Head Cooks 3 Culinary Artist; Pastry Artist
Occupation: Chefs and Head Cooks Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Culinary Artist; Pastry Artist
Cooks, Private Household 3 Culinary Artist
Occupation: Cooks, Private Household Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Culinary Artist
Craft Artists 3 Artist; Ceramic Artist; Ceramics Artist; Decorative Arts Production Artist; Fiber Artist; Fine Craft Artist; Furniture Artist; Glass Artist; Metal Arts Production Artist; Metal Crafts Artist; Tapestry Artist; Textile Artist
Occupation: Craft Artists Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Artist; Ceramic Artist; Ceramics Artist; Decorative Arts Production Artist; Fiber Artist; Fine Craft Artist; Furniture Artist; Glass Artist; Metal Arts Production Artist; Metal Crafts Artist; Tapestry Artist; Textile Artist
Dancers 3 Dance Artist; Hip Hop Artist; Performing Artist
Occupation: Dancers Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Dance Artist; Hip Hop Artist; Performing Artist
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 3 3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist); 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Artist; Artist in Residence (AIR); Automotive Artist; Balloon Artist; Book Illustrator; Caricature Artist; Cartoon Artist; Character Artist; Color Artist; Comic Artist; Comic Book Artist; Comic Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Commercial Illustrator; Concept Artist; Exhibit Artist; Fashion Artist; Fashion Illustrator; Fine Artist; Forensic Artist; Freelance Artist; Fresco Artist; Glass Artist; Graphic Illustrator; Histological Illustrator; Landscape Artist; Manga Artist; Medical Artist; Medical Illustrator; Multimedia Illustrator; Newspaper Illustrator; Patent Illustrator; Pattern Illustrator; Police Artist; Portrait Artist; Production Artist; Production Illustrator; Quick Sketch Artist; Reproduction Artist; Resident Artist; Scenic Artist; Scientific Artist; Scientific Illustrator; Set Illustrator; Silhouette Artist; Sketch Artist; Specialty Artist; Stained Glass Artist; Suspect Artist; Technical Artist; Technical Illustrator; Texture Artist; VFX Artist (Visual Effects Artist); Visual Artist; Watercolor Artist
Occupation: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: 3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist); 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist); Artist; Artist in Residence (AIR); Automotive Artist; Balloon Artist; Book Illustrator; Caricature Artist; Cartoon Artist; Character Artist; Color Artist; Comic Artist; Comic Book Artist; Comic Illustrator; Commercial Artist; Commercial Illustrator; Concept Artist; Exhibit Artist; Fashion Artist; Fashion Illustrator; Fine Artist; Forensic Artist; Freelance Artist; Fresco Artist; Glass Artist; Graphic Illustrator; Histological Illustrator; Landscape Artist; Manga Artist; Medical Artist; Medical Illustrator; Multimedia Illustrator; Newspaper Illustrator; Patent Illustrator; Pattern Illustrator; Police Artist; Portrait Artist; Production Artist; Production Illustrator; Quick Sketch Artist; Reproduction Artist; Resident Artist; Scenic Artist; Scientific Artist; Scientific Illustrator; Set Illustrator; Silhouette Artist; Sketch Artist; Specialty Artist; Stained Glass Artist; Suspect Artist; Technical Artist; Technical Illustrator; Texture Artist; VFX Artist (Visual Effects Artist); Visual Artist; Watercolor Artist
Fashion Designers 3 Fashion Graphic Designer; Fashion Illustrator
Occupation: Fashion Designers Education/Preparation: 3 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Fashion Graphic Designer; Fashion Illustrator
Actors 2 Voice-Over Artist
Occupation: Actors Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Voice-Over Artist
Cooks, Short Order 2 Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Cooks, Short Order Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Etchers and Engravers 2 Wood Block Artist
Occupation: Etchers and Engravers Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Wood Block Artist
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2 Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Fast Food and Counter Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Printing Press Operators 2 Ben-Day Artist
Occupation: Printing Press Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Ben-Day Artist
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators 2 Air Brush Artist; Airbrush Artist
Occupation: Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Air Brush Artist; Airbrush Artist
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 2 Mannequin Coloring Artist; Sign Artist
Occupation: Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Mannequin Coloring Artist; Sign Artist
Floral Designers 2 Floral Artist
Occupation: Floral Designers Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Floral Artist
Food Preparation Workers 2 Sandwich Artist
Occupation: Food Preparation Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Sandwich Artist
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic 2 Handmade Tile Artist
Occupation: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Handmade Tile Artist
Models 2 Undraped Artist Model
Occupation: Models Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Undraped Artist Model
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers 2 Glass Artist
Occupation: Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Glass Artist
Manicurists and Pedicurists 2 Nail Artist
Occupation: Manicurists and Pedicurists Education/Preparation: 2 Graphic Design and Illustration-Related Jobs: Nail Artist

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3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist)
3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist)
Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
Air Brush Artist
Airbrush Artist
Animation Artist
Anime Artist
Apparel Graphic Designer
Artist
Artist in Residence (AIR)
Artist Instructor
Artist Manager
Artist Representative
Artistic Director
Artists Materials Sales Representative
Automotive Artist
Balloon Artist
Ben-Day Artist
Body Make-Up Artist (Body MUA)
Book Illustrator
Caricature Artist
Cartoon Artist
Catalogue Illustrator
Ceramic Artist
Ceramics Artist
Character Artist
Cold Type Artist
Color Artist
Comic Artist
Comic Book Artist
Comic Illustrator
Commercial Artist
Commercial Illustrator
Commercial Makeup Artist (Commercial MUA)
Computer Artist
Computer Graphic Artist
Computer Graphic Designer
Computer Graphics Illustrator
Concept Artist
Culinary Artist
Dance Artist
Decorative Arts Production Artist
Digital Artist
Display Artist
Environment Artist
Environmental Artist
Exhibit Artist
Fashion Artist
Fashion Graphic Designer
Fashion Illustrator
Fiber Artist
Fine Artist
Fine Craft Artist
Floral Artist
Forensic Artist
Freelance Artist
Fresco Artist
Funeral Home Makeup Artist
Furniture Artist
FX Artist (Effects Artist)
Game Artist
Glass Artist
Graphic Artist
Graphic Illustrator
Hair and Makeup Artist
Hair Artist
Handmade Tile Artist
Hip Hop Artist
Histological Illustrator
Landscape Artist
Lash Artist (Eyelash Artist)
Layout Artist
Lithographic Artist
Makeup Artist (MUA)
Makeup Artistry Instructor
Manga Artist
Mannequin Coloring Artist
Marketing Graphic Designer
Medical Artist
Medical Illustrator
Metal Arts Production Artist
Metal Crafts Artist
Motion Graphics Artist
Motion Graphics Designer
Multimedia Artist
Multimedia Graphic Designer
Multimedia Illustrator
Musical Artist
Nail Artist
Newspaper Illustrator
Paste Up Artist
Paste-Up Artist
Pastry Artist
Patent Illustrator
Pattern Illustrator
Performing Artist
Police Artist
Portrait Artist
Process Artist
Production Artist
Production Graphic Designer
Production Illustrator
Quick Sketch Artist
Radio Artist
Rap Artist
Recording Artist
Reproduction Artist
Resident Artist
Sandwich Artist
Scenic Artist
Scientific Artist
Scientific Illustrator
Set Illustrator
Sign Artist
Silhouette Artist
Sketch Artist
Special Effects Artist
Special Effects Makeup Artist (Special Effects MUA)
Special Makeup Effects Artist
Specialty Artist
Stained Glass Artist
Storyboard Artist
Suspect Artist
Tapestry Artist
Technical Artist
Technical Illustrations Map Inker (Tax Map Tech)
Technical Illustrator
Textile Artist
Texture Artist
Three Dimensional Artist (3D Artist)
Tonsorial Artist
TV and Film Makeup Artist (Television and Film Makeup Artist)
UI Designer (User Interface Designer)
UI Product Designer (User Interface Product Designer)
Undraped Artist Model
User Experience Designer (UX Designer)
User Interface and User Experience Designer (UI/UX Designer)
User Interface Designer (UI Designer)
UX Designer (User Experience Designer)
UX Product Designer (User Experience Product Designer)
VFX Artist (Visual Effects Artist)
Visual Artist
Visual Effects Artist (FX Artist)
Visual Graphic Designer
Vocal Artist
Voice-Over Artist
Watercolor Artist
Web Graphic Designer
Wedding Makeup Artist
Wood Block Artist


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Medical and Health Services Managers

Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

U.S. Total Employment (2025):
640,400
U.S. Total Employment (2035 est.):
795,500
Employment Change (2025-2035 est.):
155,100 (24.2%)
Average Annual Job Openings (2025-2035 est.):
62,300
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Core Duties

Important Core Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
Importance: 100 (%) Description: Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
Importance: 96 (%) Description: Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
Supplemental Duties
Important Supplemental Job Duties (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Work Activities

Important General Work Activities (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 93 (%) Description: Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Working with Computers: Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Importance: 91 (%) Description: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Coaching and Developing Others: Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Importance: 90 (%) Description: Getting Information: Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Importance: 89 (%) Description: Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Importance: 87 (%) Description: Analyzing Data or Information: Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge: Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others: Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Processing Information: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates: Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Importance: 85 (%) Description: Developing and Building Teams: Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Training and Teaching Others: Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Importance: 84 (%) Description: Scheduling Work and Activities: Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Monitoring and Controlling Resources: Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Staffing Organizational Units: Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others: Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Importance: 82 (%) Description: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings: Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Developing Objectives and Strategies: Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Importance: 79 (%) Description: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others: Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others: Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Importance: 78 (%) Description: Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events: Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Communicating with People Outside the Organization: Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Importance: 76 (%) Description: Thinking Creatively: Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Importance: 75 (%) Description: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People: Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Importance: 71 (%) Description: Assisting and Caring for Others: Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public: Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Importance: 61 (%) Description: Selling or Influencing Others: Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Specific Work Activities

Important Specific Work Activities
How can you begin to build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation. Specific Work Activities appear below:
Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages.
Conduct employee training programs.
Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
Develop computer or information systems.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Develop organizational goals or objectives.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
Direct financial operations.
Evaluate employee performance.
Hire personnel.
Implement organizational process or policy changes.
Inspect condition or functioning of facilities or equipment.
Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication.
Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
Maintain operational records.
Manage human resources activities.
Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
Monitor facilities or operational systems.
Monitor performance of organizational members or partners.
Monitor resources.
Prepare operational budgets.
Prepare operational progress or status reports.
Prepare staff schedules or work assignments.
Recruit personnel.
Supervise employees.
Knowledge Required

Knowledge Required (in order of importance)
For the Top 5 most important - How can you build experience and skill doing these? This will help now, to begin preparing for this type of occupation.
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 92 (%) Description: Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 86 (%) Description: English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Importance: 83 (%) Description: Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 81 (%) Description: Personnel and Human Resources: Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Importance: 77 (%) Description: Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 74 (%) Description: Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 72 (%) Description: Administrative: Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 67 (%) Description: Medicine and Dentistry: Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 65 (%) Description: Economics and Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Importance: 63 (%) Description: Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Essential Skills

Essential Skills (in order of importance)
These are the foundational skills most central to success in this occupation. For the Top 5 most important, how can you begin building experience and confidence using these skills now?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Importance: 68 (%) Description: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Transferable Skills

Transferable Skills (in order of importance)
These are skills that can transfer across occupations and industries. For the Top 5 most important, how can you strengthen these skills now so they support both this career and future career flexibility?
Importance (%) Description
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Importance: 66 (%) Description: Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Importance: 64 (%) Description: Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
Importance: 62 (%) Description: Systems Evaluation: Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Operations Analysis: Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Importance: 60 (%) Description: Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Management of Financial Resources: Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Importance: 54 (%) Description: Management of Material Resources: Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Day-in-the-Life Summaries

Day-in-the-Life Summaries
These summaries show the main types of activities you are likely to perform on a regular basis in this occupation. How can you imagine your typical workday — using these examples to see if this type of work fits you?
Activity: Advise others on legal or regulatory matters.
Activity: Analyze business or financial risks.
Activity: Assign work to others.
Activity: Communicate with others about operational plans or activities.
Activity: Coordinate activities with clients, agencies, or organizations.
Activity: Design computer or information systems or applications.
Activity: Develop operational or technical procedures or standards.
Activity: Develop organizational or program goals or objectives.
Activity: Develop organizational policies, systems, or processes.
Activity: Direct organizational operations, activities, or procedures.
Activity: Evaluate personnel capabilities or performance.
Activity: Implement procedures or processes.
Activity: Inspect facilities or equipment.
Activity: Maintain current knowledge in area of expertise.
Activity: Maintain operational records.
Activity: Manage budgets or finances.
Activity: Manage human resources activities.
Activity: Monitor individual behavior or performance.
Activity: Monitor operations to ensure adequate performance.
Activity: Monitor resources or inventories.
Activity: Perform recruiting or hiring activities.
Activity: Prepare reports of operational or procedural activities.
Activity: Supervise personnel activities.
Activity: Train others on operational or work procedures.
Software Skills

Software Skills
These are examples of software tools commonly used in this occupation, organized from most to least important for your career preparation. How can you start learning or practicing the highest-priority tools so that you feel confident using them on the job?
High-Priority Tech Skills
Electronic mail software:
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software:
Microsoft Office software
Presentation software:
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software:
Microsoft Excel
Emerging Tech Skills
Accounting software:
Intuit QuickBooks
Analytical or scientific software:
IBM SPSS Statistics
SAS
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
Tableau
Computer aided design CAD software:
Autodesk Revit
Customer relationship management CRM software:
Salesforce software
Data base management system software:
Apache Hadoop
Teradata Database
Data base reporting software:
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS
Data base user interface and query software:
Microsoft Access
Microsoft SQL Server
Structured query language SQL
Yardi software
Development environment software:
Apache Maven
Microsoft Visual Basic
Document management software:
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft SharePoint
Enterprise application integration software:
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS
Enterprise resource planning ERP software:
Oracle PeopleSoft
Graphics or photo imaging software:
Trimble SketchUp Pro
Medical software:
eClinicalWorks EHR software
Epic Systems
Henry Schein Dentrix
MEDITECH software
Object or component oriented development software:
R
Operating system software:
Microsoft Windows
Process mapping and design software:
Microsoft Visio
Project management software:
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Teams
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Sales and marketing software:
Marketo Marketing Automation
Spreadsheet software:
Google Sheets
Video conferencing software:
Cisco Webex
Web page creation and editing software:
Facebook
Word processing software:
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
General Software Tools
Access software:
Citrix cloud computing software
Accounting software:
Fund accounting software
Sage 50 Accounting
Analytical or scientific software (scroll table below):
CliniTrend
DxCG RiskSmart
Expert Health Data Programming Vitalnet
Minitab
Relative Values for Physicians
StataCorp Stata
Backup or archival software:
Veritas NetBackup
Billing and invoicing software:
e-MDs Bill
Business intelligence and data analysis software:
IBM Cognos Impromptu
MicroStrategy
Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Qlik Tech QlikView
Calendar and scheduling software:
AcuStaf
API Healthcare ActiveStaffer
e-MDs Schedule
Categorization or classification software (scroll table below):
American Medical Association CodeManager
ColorSoft AutoMatch
Yost Engineering ABN Assistant
Yost Engineering ClaimScrub
Yost Engineering CodeSearch Pro
Yost Engineering EpiCoder
Charting software:
e-MDs Chart
Cloud-based data access and sharing software:
Google Drive
Communications server software:
IBM Domino
Compliance software:
3DGrid HIPAA Checkup
Yost Engineering EPStaffCheck
Customer relationship management CRM software:
Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge
Data base management system software:
Apache Pig
Data base reporting software:
SAP Crystal Reports
Data base user interface and query software (scroll table below):
Blackboard software
Data entry software
Database software
Dental Common Access System DENCAS
FileMaker Pro
Desktop publishing software:
Microsoft Publisher
Development environment software:
Integrated development environment IDE software
Document management software:
Current procedural terminology CPT software
e-MDs DocMan
Nuance PaperPort Professional
Electronic mail software:
IBM Notes
Microsoft Exchange
Enterprise resource planning ERP software (scroll table below):
Microsoft Dynamics
Oracle Fusion Applications
Oracle Hyperion
Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
SAP Business Objects
Enterprise system management software:
IBM Power Systems software
Financial analysis software:
Delphi Technology
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Geographic information system:
Geographic information system GIS software
Graphics or photo imaging software:
ConceptDraw
SmugMug Flickr
Human resources software:
Human resource management software HRMS
Oracle Taleo
Information retrieval or search software:
LexisNexis
Internet browser software:
Web browser software
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software:
Bed Management Suite
TeleTracking PreAdmit-Tracking
Medical software (scroll table below):
Allscripts healthcare automation software
Alteer Office
CareCentric MestaMed
Cerner ProFile
Electronic medical record EMR software
Emdeon HealthPro
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
Kodak Dental Systems Kodak SOFTDENT Practice management software PMS
McKesson Horizon Ambulatory Care
MEDENT
MedFORCE Technologies WorkFLOW
Medical condition coding software
Medical procedure coding software
MEDITECH Medical and Practice Management MPM Suite
Misys Healthcare Systems Misys Tiger
PCC EHR
PCC Pediatric Partner
Project management software:
Contract management software
Sales and marketing software:
Google Ads
Transaction security and virus protection software:
ArticSoft FileAssurity
Video conferencing software:
Google Meet
Web page creation and editing software:
LinkedIn
Social media sites
Preparation Required
Preparation Required - How much preparation is needed to obtain this type of job?
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
Education Required

Education Required - by frequency of educational attainment
This shows you details about the level of education most commonly held by workers in this occupation. How can you begin planning the educational pathway that will prepare you best for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Education
Frequency of Attainment: 46.4 (%) Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 21.4 (%) Level of Education: Master's Degree
Frequency of Attainment: 10.7 (%) Level of Education: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Frequency of Attainment: 7.1 (%) Level of Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
Frequency of Attainment: 3.6 (%) Level of Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Frequency of Attainment: 3.6 (%) Level of Education: Some College Courses
Frequency of Attainment: 3.6 (%) Level of Education: First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.
Frequency of Attainment: 3.6 (%) Level of Education: Post-Doctoral Training
Training and Experience Required

Training and Experience Required - by frequency of training and work experience attainment
This section shows you how often different types of training and work experience are required for this occupation. How can you start gaining the kinds of experience and training that are most common for this type of work?
Frequency of Attainment (%) Level of Training and Work Experience
Frequency of Attainment: 37.0 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Frequency of Attainment: 25.9 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Frequency of Attainment: 11.1 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Frequency of Attainment: 7.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Frequency of Attainment: 7.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Frequency of Attainment: 7.4 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Frequency of Attainment: 3.7 (%) Level of Training and Work Experience: Over 10 years
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Certifications
Certifications
These are examples of certifications that may be important for this occupation. How can you begin exploring which certifications fit your goals and what steps you would need to take to earn them?
Approved Clinical Supervisor External Link
Bioanalyst Clinical Laboratory Director External Link
Certified Clinical Supervisor External Link
Certified Correctional Health Professional - Advanced External Link
Certified Correctional Health Professional - Physician External Link
Certified Corrections Nurse Manager External Link
Certified Director of Nursing Services External Link
Certified Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator External Link
Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist for Health Care Facility Managers External Link
Certified Health Service Administrator External Link
Certified Healthcare Access Manager External Link
Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional External Link
Certified Healthcare Executive External Link
Certified Healthcare Interpreter External Link
Certified Healthcare Leader External Link
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator External Link
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced External Link
Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists External Link
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager External Link
Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist - Clinician/Practitioner Consultant External Link
Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist - Implementation Manager External Link
Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist - Process Workflow & Information Management Redesign External Link
Certified Home Care Administrator External Link
Certified Home Care Executive External Link
Certified Home Care Manager External Link
Certified Hospice Administrator External Link
Certified Hospice Executive External Link
Certified Hospice Manager External Link
Certified in Public Health External Link
Certified in Volunteer Administration External Link
Certified Laboratory Consultant External Link
Certified Life Safety Specialist for Health Care Facility Managers External Link
Certified Medical Manager External Link
Certified Medical Practice Executive External Link
Certified Ophthalmic Executive External Link
Certified Physician Executive External Link
Certified Physician Practice Manager External Link
Certified Professional in Operating Rules Administration External Link
Certified Professional Medical Services Management External Link
Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist External Link
Certified Radiology Administrator External Link
Certified Specialist Business Intelligence External Link
Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management External Link
Certified Surgical Services Manager External Link
Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter External Link
Diplomate in Laboratory Management External Link
Embryology Laboratory Director External Link
Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association External Link
Health Care Collection Management External Link
Healthcare Facility Design Professional External Link
Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner External Link
High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director External Link
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist External Link
Public Health Laboratory Director External Link
Registered Health Information Administrator External Link
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
These associations connect people who work in this occupation or related fields. How can you start using these associations to learn more, build your network, or find mentoring opportunities?
ACMHA: The College for Behavioral Health Leadership External Link
Alliance for Certification of Healthcare CPD Professionals External Link
American Academy of Medical Management External Link
American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) External Link
American Association of Directors of Nursing Services External Link
American Association of Health Care Administrative Mgmt. (AAHAM) External Link
American Association of Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems, Inc. (AAIHDS) External Link
American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) External Link
American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations (AAPPO) External Link
American Health Care Association (AHCA) External Link
American Health Source (AHS) External Link
American Hospital Association (AHA) External Link
American Medical Group Association (AMGA) External Link
American Public Health Association (APHA) External Link
Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC) External Link
Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) External Link
Commission on Accreditation Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) External Link
Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) External Link
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) External Link
Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) External Link
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association External Link
HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) External Link
Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) External Link
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) External Link
National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH) External Link
National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) External Link
National Association Medical Staff Services (NAMSS) External Link
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) External Link
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) External Link
National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH) External Link
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) External Link
Society for Simulation in Healthcare External Link
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