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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 (2023-2033)Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)
73%27-2021.00Athletes and Sports Competitors Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
Much faster than average
3,400
72%39-3091.00Amusement and Recreation Attendants Bright Outlook
Average
107,700
62%39-3012.00Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Decline
1,600
57%39-9031.00Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
73,700
57%13-1011.00Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
2,100
51%25-4012.00Curators Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
1,800
51%25-4013.00Museum Technicians and Conservators Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
1,800
47%39-3099.00Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
Average
2,200
45%27-2031.00Dancers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
2,500
45%39-3092.00Costume Attendants Bright Outlook
Faster than average
1,900
44% Tour and Travel Guides
Much faster than average
14,200
44%11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
4,800
41%39-3093.00Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants Bright Outlook
Faster than average
4,500
39%39-3019.00Gambling Service Workers, All Other
Average
2,500
34%27-2032.00Choreographers
Average
900
33%33-9092.00Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
39,500
33%39-1014.00First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
14,400
33%27-2023.00Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
5,500
33%41-2012.00Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Decline
3,900
32%27-2011.00Actors
Average
8,600
31%39-3031.00Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Average
33,600
29%39-3011.00Gambling Dealers
Average
15,000
29%43-3041.00Gambling Cage Workers
Decline
1,300
29%27-4015.00Lighting Technicians
Decline
900
27%11-9071.00Gambling Managers
Average
700
24%27-2099.00Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other Bright Outlook
Faster than average
4,700
23%33-9031.00Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
Average
1,500
22%27-2022.00Coaches and Scouts Bright Outlook
Much faster than average
41,800
19%39-1013.00First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
Average
3,700
19%27-1013.00Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Average
2,400
18%27-2091.00Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Average
2,000
16%49-9091.00Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Little or no change
4,000
15%49-3051.00Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Bright Outlook
Faster than average
2,900
15%53-5022.00Motorboat Operators
Average
300
14%27-2042.00Musicians and Singers
Slower than average
20,400
14%27-1027.00Set and Exhibit Designers
Average
2,400
14%25-4011.00Archivists Bright Outlook
Faster than average
1,100
13%27-1012.00Craft Artists
Slower than average
1,300
13%39-3021.00Motion Picture Projectionists
Decline
700
12%39-9032.00Recreation Workers Bright Outlook
Faster than average
63,700
12%27-2012.00Producers and Directors Bright Outlook
Faster than average
13,900
12%49-3053.00Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Average
4,200
12%27-4014.00Sound Engineering Technicians
Little or no change
1,500
11%13-1121.00Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Bright Outlook
Faster than average
16,500
11%27-4011.00Audio and Video Technicians
Average
8,000

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics external site 2023-2033 employment projections. “Projected Growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period 2023-2033 for the US nationwide. “Projected Job Openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.