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Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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(2016-2026)		 Projected Job Openings
(2016-2026)
78% 27-2021.00 Athletes and Sports Competitors  Average   Average 1,700
70% 39-3091.00 Amusement and Recreation Attendants  Average   Average 73,200
66% 13-1011.00 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes  Average   Average 2,300
60% 39-9031.00 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook    Faster than average   Faster than average 55,000
54% 39-3092.00 Costume Attendants Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 1,600
51% 25-4012.00 Curators Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 1,500
50% 39-3012.00 Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners  Slower than average   Slower than average 1,800
50% 25-4013.00 Museum Technicians and Conservators Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 1,400
47% 27-2031.00 Dancers  Average   Average 1,900
46% 39-3093.00 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants  Average   Average 4,500
44% 39-7011.00 Tour Guides and Escorts Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 8,700
41% 41-2012.00 Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers  Slower than average   Slower than average 4,500
36% 39-3031.00 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers  Average   Average 30,500
35% 33-9092.00 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers  Average   Average 39,700
32% 27-2023.00 * Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials  Average   Average 3,000
31% 27-3012.00 Public Address System and Other Announcers  Slower than average   Slower than average 1,100
30% 39-3011.00 Gaming Dealers  Little or no change   Little or no change 14,500
30% 39-3019.00 Gaming Service Workers, All Other  Little or no change   Little or no change 1,900
29% 43-3041.00 Gaming Cage Workers  Little or no change   Little or no change 3,000
29% 33-9031.00 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators  Slower than average   Slower than average 1,400
28% 11-9071.00 Gaming Managers  Slower than average   Slower than average 500
27% 27-2011.00 Actors Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 7,400
27% 27-1027.00 Set and Exhibit Designers Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 1,600
23% 27-2099.00 Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other  Average   Average 3,200
22% 39-7012.00 Travel Guides  Average   Average 600
21% 27-2022.00 Coaches and Scouts Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 42,100
20% 27-2032.00 Choreographers  Slower than average   Slower than average 900
19% 27-1012.00 Craft Artists  Slower than average   Slower than average 1,100
17% 49-9091.00 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers  Decline   Decline 3,300
16% 27-1013.00 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators  Average   Average 2,400
16% 49-3051.00 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians  Little or no change   Little or no change 2,400
15% 39-1011.00 Gaming Supervisors  Slower than average   Slower than average 6,200
15% 53-5022.00 Motorboat Operators  Average   Average 400
14% 29-9091.00 Athletic Trainers Bright Outlook  Much faster than average   Much faster than average 2,200
14% 39-1012.00 Slot Supervisors  Average   Average 2,000
14% 27-4014.00 Sound Engineering Technicians  Average   Average 1,700
13% 27-2042.00 Musicians and Singers  Average   Average 17,800
  27-2042.01 Singers    
  27-2042.02 Musicians, Instrumental    
13% 25-4011.00 Archivists Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 800
12% 13-1121.00 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 15,100
12% 27-4011.00 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 9,000
12% 39-3099.00 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 3,600
11% 39-1021.00 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Bright Outlook  Much faster than average   Much faster than average 31,600
  39-1021.01 Spa Managers Bright Outlook    
10% 39-9032.00 Recreation Workers  Average   Average 70,700
10% 49-3053.00 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Bright Outlook  Faster than average   Faster than average 4,400

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics external site 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected Growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected Job Openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.