--- title: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Jobs description: Browse arts, entertainment and recreation jobs across media, gaming, sports, and performing arts. Find top employers, career paths, and salaries. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation date: 2026-06-01T08:08:09Z og_description: Creative careers in gaming, media, sports, and live events. Find arts and entertainment jobs and see who's hiring right now. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/pv2nmn/arts-entertainment-and-recreation.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Jobs ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 6448 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Remote work accounts for just 4% of postings in arts, entertainment, and recreation, barely budging from the prior month. The sector's 45% pay discount to the sitewide median reflects the prevalence of on-site, hourly roles like lifeguards alongside creative producer positions. Workers seeking flexibility in this field face a thin set of options, with roughly 1 in 28 postings offering remote arrangements. - Pay at Arts, Entertainment and Recreation runs 45% below the sitewide median ($46K vs $83K). - Roles in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation concentrate in Producer (37% of postings), followed by Lifeguard and Product Designer. - Remote share at Arts, Entertainment and Recreation held steady around 4% (vs 3% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation - [Fine Art Jobs — Careers & Salaries in the Arts](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/fine-art) - [Recreational Facilities Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/recreational-facilities) - [Music Jobs & Careers — Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/music) - [Computer Games Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/computer-games) - [Zoos and Botanical Gardens Jobs — Careers & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/zoos-and-botanical-gardens) - [Performing Arts Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/performing-arts) - [Museum & Historical Sites Jobs — Careers & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/museums-and-historical-sites) - [Entertainment Industry Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/entertainment) - [Animation Jobs — Careers & Salaries in Media](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/animation) - [Gambling & Casinos Jobs and Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/arts-entertainment-and-recreation/gambling-and-casinos) ## Top hiring companies in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation - [Music & Arts Jobs & Careers — Music Education](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/music-arts) — 615 jobs · $42K median - [DraftKings Jobs & Careers — Sports Betting & iGaming](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/draftkings) — 39 jobs · $35K median - [POP MART Jobs & Careers — Designer Toys & Collectibles](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/pop-mart) — 19 jobs ## Top-paying states for Arts, Entertainment and Recreation - [Colorado Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado) — $69K median · 30 jobs - [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california) — $52K median · 227 jobs - [Washington Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington) — $50K median · 74 jobs - [Connecticut Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/connecticut) — $43K median · 38 jobs - [Texas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas) — $42K median · 135 jobs - [Maryland Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland) — $42K median · 93 jobs - [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia) — $42K median · 93 jobs - [Ohio Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/ohio) — $42K median · 61 jobs - [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania) — $42K median · 60 jobs - [New Jersey Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey) — $42K median · 56 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Arts, Entertainment and Recreation - [Jobs in New York, NY — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/new-york) — $61K median · 55 jobs - [Jobs in Los Angeles, CA — Entertainment, Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/los-angeles) — $57K median · 41 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What kinds of jobs are available in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation? Arts, entertainment and recreation jobs cover an exceptionally broad range of roles — from game designers, video producers, and sound engineers to sports team operations staff, event coordinators, marketing managers, and venue administrators. Creative roles coexist with business, technical, and operational functions across media companies, gaming studios, sports organizations, and entertainment venues. ### What are typical salary ranges for arts and entertainment careers? Salaries in arts, entertainment and recreation vary widely by sub-industry, role, and employer. Technical roles in gaming and media technology typically pay more than entry-level creative positions, while leadership roles at major studios, sports franchises, or streaming platforms are highly competitive. Check the salary data on this page for benchmarks by role and sub-industry. ### Is the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation sector growing? The sector is experiencing strong growth in digital entertainment — streaming, gaming, and esports continue to expand and create new roles. Live events and sports have also rebounded robustly. Demand is especially high for professionals who combine creative skills with digital, data, or technical expertise. Review the current hiring signals and company listings on this page for the latest trends. ### Are remote jobs available in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation? Remote work availability varies significantly across the sector. Digital roles in gaming, media production, content creation, and streaming platforms often support remote or hybrid arrangements. However, roles in live events, venue operations, performing arts, and sports require on-site presence. Review individual company listings to see the location expectations for each employer. ### How do I find arts and entertainment jobs in a specific sub-industry? This page organizes the sector into sub-industries such as Media Production, Gaming, Sports, and Performing Arts. Select the sub-industry that matches your background to see which companies are hiring within it and browse their open roles. The career profiles and specializations section can also help you identify which employers are most relevant to your creative or technical skill set. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)