Other Performers
(NOC 5232)
in All Art, Culture, Recreation and SportOther performers include circus performers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers. They work for circuses, nightclubs, and theatre, advertising and other production companies, or they may be self-employed.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
N/A
MinimumN/A
MedianN/A
MaximumAnnual Pay
N/A
Minimum$12,989
MedianN/A
MaximumCompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$21.00
Median$40.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$945
Minimum$11,712
Median$60,447
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Other performers include circus performers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers. They work for circuses, nightclubs, and theatre, advertising and other production companies, or they may be self-employed.
Job duties
Buskers:
- Entertain people on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining shows.
Circus performers like trapeze artists, high-wire walkers, clowns and jugglers:
- Entertain audiences with exciting and funny acts.
Magicians and illusionists:
- Perform sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other illusions.
Fashion models:
- Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows and pose for artists and photographers.
Puppeteers:
- Use puppets and marionettes.
Sample job titles
- acrobat
- busker
- circus performer
- clown
- deejay (DJ)
- fashion model
- magician
- puppeteer
- ventriloquist
Skills
- You should be dedicated, motivated, and willing to accept constructive criticism. Talent, creativity, and technical skills are essential. You must be comfortable working with others and performing before an audience. Self-discipline and a good business sense are also helpful.
Job requirements
- Circus performers and acrobats may need a period of study at a circus school.
- Modelling courses is usually required for models.
- Training for other jobs in this group is often taken under the guidance of a practitioner.
- Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria.
- Membership in a guild or union related to the job or type or performance may be required.
Other considerations
- There is little movement between the different jobs in this group.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$13,309 median annual incomeCape Breton
N/ASouthern
N/ANorth Shore
N/AAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Information and cultural industries
Public administration
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
What is the age of Employment?
25-34
15-24
45-54
55-64
35-44
65+
Compared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
15-24
35-44
45-54
25-34
55-64
Top levels of education
College Diploma
N/AHigh school
N/ABachelor
N/ALess than high school
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
Bachelor
$17,829 median annual incomeHigh school
$7,552 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$22,120 median annual incomeLess than high school
$2,922 median annual incomeMaster
$36,173 median annual incomeEducation & training
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