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      "id": "learn_r1679_job_discovery_events_entertainment_roles_angle_marketplaces_dj_announcers_median_wage",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Announcers and DJs: median_pay",
      "summary": "Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys earned a median hourly wage of $22.76 in May 2025",
      "body": "Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys earned a median hourly wage of $22.76 in May 2025\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median hourly wage for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys was $22.76 in May 2025.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Media-and-Communication/Announcers.htm",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
      "evidence_quote": "The median hourly wage for broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys was $22.76 in May 2025.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1679-job-discovery-events-entertainment-roles-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Announcers and DJs",
      "topic": "median_pay",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Announcers and DJs",
        "category": "media_communication",
        "what_it_is": "Announcers present news and sports or may interview guests on media such as radio and television. Disc jockeys act as masters of ceremonies or play recorded music at weddings, parties, or clubs",
        "startup_cost": "low",
        "skill_level": "moderate",
        "typical_pay_range": "$22.76 hourly, $44,945 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "radio broadcasting stations, television broadcasting stations, performing arts industries, self-employment"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees",
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1679_job_discovery_events_entertainment_roles_angle_marketplaces_clown_actors_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Actors: typical_pay",
      "summary": "Professional comedian and character performer for events earns median hourly wage of $29.05",
      "body": "Professional comedian and character performer for events earns median hourly wage of $29.05\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Clown Mel with years of experience working with people of all ages, small and large groups, indoors and outdoors, Clowntje Mel knows exactly what works. Do you have any questions or need advice? She'd be happy to help you figure it out. Clients... €315,-”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-2011.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Clown Mel with years of experience working with people of all ages, small and large groups, indoors and outdoors, Clowntje Mel knows exactly what works. Do you have any questions or need advice? She'd be happy to help you figure it out. Clients... €315,-",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1679-job-discovery-events-entertainment-roles-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Actors",
      "topic": "typical_pay",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Actors",
        "category": "entertainment_performance",
        "what_it_is": "Performs comedic routines, jokes, and character entertainment using clown costumes and makeup to entertain audiences",
        "startup_cost": "low",
        "skill_level": "moderate",
        "typical_pay_range": "$29.05 hourly, $72,420 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "party entertainment companies, event services, circus troupes, freelance clown performers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "cam_nonnude",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "clothed"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1679_job_discovery_events_entertainment_roles_angle_marketplaces_face_painter_craft_artists_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Craft Artists: typical_pay",
      "summary": "Professional face decoration artist earns median hourly wage of $22.15",
      "body": "Professional face decoration artist earns median hourly wage of $22.15\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials. \nDevelop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.\nConfer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials. \nDevelop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.\nConfer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1679-job-discovery-events-entertainment-roles-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Craft Artists",
      "topic": "typical_pay",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Craft Artists",
        "category": "artistic_crafts",
        "what_it_is": "Creates functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials for parties, events, and entertainment purposes",
        "startup_cost": "low",
        "skill_level": "moderate",
        "typical_pay_range": "$22.15 hourly, $46,080 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "party companies, event decoration services, entertainment agencies, freelance face painting services"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "clothed_customs",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "clothed"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1679_job_discovery_events_entertainment_roles_angle_marketplaces_balloon_artist_craft_artists_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Craft Artists: typical_pay",
      "summary": "Professional balloon sculptor and decorative artist earns median hourly wage of $22.15",
      "body": "Professional balloon sculptor and decorative artist earns median hourly wage of $22.15\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials. \nConstruct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.\nDevelop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1012.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials. \nConstruct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes.\nDevelop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1679-job-discovery-events-entertainment-roles-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Craft Artists",
      "topic": "typical_pay",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Craft Artists",
        "category": "artistic_crafts",
        "what_it_is": "Creates decorative balloon arrangements, sculptures, and installations for events using specialized balloon twisting techniques",
        "startup_cost": "low",
        "skill_level": "moderate",
        "typical_pay_range": "$22.15 hourly, $46,080 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "event decorators, entertainment services, freelance balloon artists"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "worn_items",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "clothed"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1679_job_discovery_events_entertainment_roles_angle_marketplaces_magician_artists_all_other_salary",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Artists and Related Workers, All Other: typical_pay",
      "summary": "Professional illusionist and magic entertainer earns median hourly wage of $34.25",
      "body": "Professional illusionist and magic entertainer earns median hourly wage of $34.25\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Perform original and stock tricks of illusion to entertain and mystify audiences, occasionally including audience members as participants.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-1019.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-06",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Perform original and stock tricks of illusion to entertain and mystify audiences, occasionally including audience members as participants.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1679-job-discovery-events-entertainment-roles-angle-marketplaces",
      "subject": "Artists and Related Workers, All Other",
      "topic": "typical_pay",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Artists and Related Workers, All Other",
        "category": "entertainment_magic",
        "what_it_is": "Performs original and stock tricks of illusion to entertain and mystify audiences, occasionally including audience members as participants",
        "startup_cost": "low",
        "skill_level": "moderate",
        "typical_pay_range": "$34.25 hourly, $71,240 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly",
        "where_to_find_work": "event entertainment companies, party services, freelance magic entertainment, corporate event providers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "explicit_solo",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "explicit_solo"
      }
    }
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