Creative jobs that pay well

Embracing your creativity when deciding on a career does not have to mean a lifetime of low pay. As this Yahoo! HotJobs article tells us, you can have a successful career in the creative arts if you keep a few things in mind. Supplement your creative study with business and marketing courses so you can market yourself, and stay up to date on the digital evolution of your craft. Here are a few of the highlighted creative jobs and the median salaries they pay.
    • Architect:  $62,960
    • Video game developer:  $51,350
    • Greeting card writer: 35-$50 to $75-$125 per assignment
    • Graphic designers:  $40,000
    • Curator:  $46,300
    • Postsecondary art teacher: $51,240
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Architect: $62,960

There will always be a need for architects with computer-aided design and drafting technology skills.

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