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Industries are broad groups of businesses or organizations with similar activities, products, or services. Occupations are included based on the percentage of workers employed in that industry.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics
For an overview of the industry, including employment and salary, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics external site site.
Employed by this IndustryCodeOccupationProjected Growth (2024-2034)Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)
76%27-2021.00Athletes and Sports Competitors Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
Faster than average
2,100
73%39-3091.00Amusement and Recreation Attendants Bright Outlook
Average
102,400
60%13-1011.00Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
2,200
57%39-9031.00Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
74,200
56%39-3012.00Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Decline
1,200
54%39-3092.00Costume Attendants Bright Outlook
Faster than average
1,800
47% Tour and Travel Guides
Much faster than average
13,000
46%25-4012.00Curators Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
1,800
45%25-4013.00Museum Technicians and Conservators Bright Outlook
Faster than average
1,900
44%11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
5,500
44%27-2031.00Dancers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
1,800
42%39-3099.00Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
Average
2,200
38%39-3093.00Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants Bright Outlook
Faster than average
4,200
34%33-9092.00Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
42,700
34%27-2023.00Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Bright Outlook
Faster than average
4,600
33%39-3031.00Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Slower than average
30,800
33%39-3019.00Gambling Service Workers, All Other
Decline
2,600
32%39-1014.00First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Bright Outlook
Faster than average
13,400
32%41-2012.00Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Decline
4,000
31%41-9012.00Models
Little or no change
1,200
31%27-2032.00Choreographers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
700
30%27-2011.00Actors
Little or no change
6,300
29%11-9071.00Gambling Managers
Slower than average
600
28%39-3011.00Gambling Dealers
Decline
14,100
26%27-2091.00Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Average
1,500
25%27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other Bright Outlook
Faster than average
4,400
25%43-3041.00Gambling Cage Workers
Decline
1,300
24%27-4015.00Lighting Technicians
Decline
800
22%27-2022.00Coaches and Scouts Bright Outlook
Faster than average
41,800
22%33-9031.00Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
Little or no change
1,300
21%49-9091.00Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Decline
3,500
19%39-1013.00First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
Slower than average
3,300
17%49-3051.00Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Bright Outlook
Faster than average
2,600
16%39-3021.00Motion Picture Projectionists
Decline
500
15%27-2042.00Musicians and Singers
Slower than average
19,400
15%27-1013.00Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Decline
2,200
15%27-1012.00Craft Artists
Slower than average
1,000
14%27-3042.00Technical Writers
Slower than average
4,500
14%49-3053.00Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Average
3,500
14%27-1027.00Set and Exhibit Designers
Slower than average
2,500
13%27-4014.00Sound Engineering Technicians
Decline
1,200
13%25-4011.00Archivists
Average
1,100
12%13-1121.00Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Bright Outlook
Faster than average
15,500
12%27-2012.00Producers and Directors Bright Outlook
Faster than average
12,800
12%27-4011.00Audio and Video Technicians
Average
7,300
12%53-5022.00Motorboat Operators
Slower than average
300
11%39-9032.00Recreation Workers
Average
68,100
11%25-3021.00Self-Enrichment Teachers
Average
51,400
11%27-2041.00Music Directors and Composers
Little or no change
4,300
11%27-4099.00Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Slower than average
1,100

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics external site 2024-2034 employment projections. “Projected Growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period 2024-2034 for the US nationwide. “Projected Job Openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.