Back in the day, many of us were often told we couldn't really make a good living doing anything creative. There was always this push for a "good, stable job," whether doctor, lawyer, government worker, nurse, or the like. I'd always had a knack for storytelling and writing and while I wasn't outright discouraged by my mom to pursue those things, I wasn't exactly encouraged to do them as a career.
I made the mistake of majoring in business by the time I got to college only to later be rerouted to my first love---exactly what God put me on Earth to do. There are indeed ways you can have a fulfilling and well-paying career as a creative, especially in today's media-saturated world.
And since y'all absolutely ate up the last list of high-paying jobs for creatives we published, let's continue challenging the status quo. Here are a few more options for six-figure jobs for artists and multi-talented free thinkers.
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Online Community Manager
In this role, you can earn up to $118,000 and the duties are diverse. From managing and creating a company’s brand voice and image online to ensuring engagement remains authentic and consistent, you can definitely tap into multiple skills with this role. If you love creating and publishing content on all media platforms, reviewing marketing and social media metrics, and being in charge of the engagement activities of building online communities, this is a fit.
Political Speech Writer
We all see the buzz going for Kamala Harris and her bid for the Democratic nomination to run for president, and what's behind a great campaign are great speech writers. With an annual salary in locales like California, for example, at almost $90,000 along with extra funds for any other speech writing duties that you can charge for, six figures is a feasible salary to make in this role. You'd need a knack for communication, writing, and storytelling in order to thrive.
Interior Designer
If you're a go-getter with an eye, knowledge of trends, and great at project management, get into the creative side of this industry. In certain markets, you can earn up to $111,000 a year as an interior designer. You can land gigs with hospitality, corporate, or private clients or work for a design, architectural, or hospitality firm.
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Campaign Manager
You can earn $100,000 or more per year and work in a variety of industries and sectors, including civil service organizations, marketing agencies, and nonprofits. Depending on your passions, experiences, and skills, the type of industry you choose with this job is up to you. Oftentimes you'll be tasked to craft and communicate messaging and manage the teams that create those messages. Professionals who are in this role often also have marketing, data analysis, and operations skills and have obtained advanced degrees in business administration, communications, digital marketing, or related fields.
Senior Copywriter
From ads to SEO content to commercials, copywriting can be a lucrative career if you love writing, coming up with concepts, and making someone's artistic vision a reality. In some markets, you can earn up to $183,000 per year writing for brands, corporations, nonprofits, or publishing houses. The potential for earning more money goes up when you're a tenacious freelancer with multiple clients.
Game Developer
Gaming is a multibillion-dollar industry, and women of color have the opportunity to disrupt. Annual salaries for this job can vary depending on where you are and your level of experience, and they can go up to $108,000. Some get far simply by taking design courses, while others earn advanced degrees in computer science, programming, and software engineering. If you love creating digital gaming products, have great ideas of games that might be popular, or can incorporate gaming into educational platforms, you might find this a good fit.
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Wedding Photographer
One thing that never changes: People are going to give birth and people are going to get married. It's a timeless tradition that will always entail some sort of capturing of memories. And with people spending an average of $33,000 for a wedding, trust me, people are spending that money.
If you love photography, have special training (especially in graphic arts, photographic design, or photojournalism), and love love, give this a try. You can either set your own prices by the hour or project or work for an events company that specializes in luxury weddings, earning $108,000 per year.
Erotic Fiction Writer
Tapping into this multi-billion-dollar market is not for the faint of heart, but if you believe in your gift, can offer something unique, and can build a loyal community of readers, you've got a six-figure career on your hands. Some writers sell their short stories online via platforms like Amazon KDP, Patreon, and independent publishers, while others release full books through traditional publishers.
Muralist
The market for craft and design creatives is expected to grow into 2032, and that means if you're into doing large-scale unique works of art, it's time to start now. When charging per square foot, the annual salary can easily reach six figures (like this artist), and if you're able to land a few great paying gigs, even better.
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