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Thinking Creatively

Work Activity

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Quick Facts

Category

Work Activity

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.8 / 5

Careers Using Thinking Creatively

Ranked by how important Thinking Creatively is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Music Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $65,010/yr

5.0

Art Directors

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $111,040/yr

5.0

Graphic Designers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $61,300/yr

4.9

Choreographers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $55,600/yr

4.9

Video Game Designers

Computer and Mathematical · $98,090/yr

4.9

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $80,190/yr

4.9

Art Therapists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · $65,010/yr

4.8

Sound Engineering Technicians

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $66,430/yr

4.8

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $99,800/yr

4.8

Set and Exhibit Designers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $66,280/yr

4.8

Interior Designers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $63,490/yr

4.8

Fashion Designers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $80,690/yr

4.8

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $60,560/yr

4.8

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $103,650/yr

4.8

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $72,270/yr

4.8

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Production · $41,690/yr

4.8

Mathematicians

Computer and Mathematical · $121,680/yr

4.7

Film and Video Editors

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $70,980/yr

4.7

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $45,680/yr

4.7

Bioinformatics Scientists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $93,330/yr

4.7

Craft Artists

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $38,480/yr

4.6

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Management · $77,180/yr

4.6

Photographers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $42,520/yr

4.6

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $68,810/yr

4.6

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $106,120/yr

4.6

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