ENFP Careers: 30 Best-Fit Jobs, Ranked by Interest Profile (2026)
The closest data match for ENFP, the enthusiastic connector is Choreographer, at $55,310 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) with +6.1% projected employment change over 2024–2034. Below are 30 careers ranked on O*NET interest data, each with its real median wage, outlook and entry requirement.
- Careers ranked
- 30
- Median pay on the list
- $76,075
- No degree needed
- 3 of 30
- Openings a year
- 322,100
From 923 in the bank
BLS OEWS, May 2025
BLS EP, 2024–2034
Combined, BLS EP
How ENFP careers are matched
- Each MBTI type is turned into a six-axis interest vector using published correlations between the MBTI dimensions and Holland's RIASEC model. Extraversion pulls towards Social and Enterprising work, Intuition towards Artistic and Investigative, Thinking towards Investigative and Realistic, Feeling towards Social and Artistic, Judging towards Conventional, Perceiving towards Artistic.
- Every occupation in the bank carries its own O*NET Occupational Interests profile. The fit score is the cosine similarity between the ENFP vector and that profile, scaled to 0–100 and adjusted slightly by O*NET work-style signals.
- The score measures interest-profile overlap only. It says nothing about your skills, your education, your salary needs or whether you would enjoy a specific employer.
No personality instrument predicts job performance or satisfaction on its own, and this ranking makes no claim to. It tells you which occupations involve the kind of work your profile leans towards. The pay, outlook and training data next to each one is what tells you whether it is a realistic move. Read the full methodology.
The top 30 careers for ENFPs
1. Choreographer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
83/100 fit- Median pay
- $55,310
- Growth
- +6.1%
- Openings / yr
- 700
- Education
- High school
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people).
Create new dance routines.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
2. Writer and Author
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
81/100 fit- Median pay
- $76,910
- Growth
- +3.6%
- Openings / yr
- 13,400
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
81/100 fit- Median pay
- $90,360
- Growth
- +4.9%
- Openings / yr
- 12,800
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.
4. Art, Drama, and Music Teacher, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
80/100 fit- Median pay
- $78,620
- Growth
- +1.7%
- Openings / yr
- 9,000
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
5. Music Director and Composer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
80/100 fit- Median pay
- $73,710
- Growth
- -0.3%
- Openings / yr
- 4,300
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
6. Art Therapist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
80/100 fit- Median pay
- $77,930
- Growth
- +11.5%
- Openings / yr
- 4,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
7. Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
79/100 fit- Median pay
- $47,340
- Growth
- -5.5%
- Openings / yr
- 2,300
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
8. Poet, Lyricist and Creative Writer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
79/100 fit- Median pay
- $76,910
- Growth
- +3.6%
- Openings / yr
- 13,400
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
9. Music Therapist
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
78/100 fit- Median pay
- $77,930
- Growth
- +11.5%
- Openings / yr
- 4,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
10. Clergy
Community and Social Service
78/100 fit- Median pay
- $60,810
- Growth
- +1.0%
- Openings / yr
- 23,000
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
77/100 fit- Median pay
- $74,750
- Growth
- +4.8%
- Openings / yr
- 27,600
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations.
12. Self-Enrichment Teacher
Educational Instruction and Library
77/100 fit- Median pay
- $46,800
- Growth
- +3.7%
- Openings / yr
- 51,400
- Education
- High school
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
13. Director, Religious Activity and Education
Community and Social Service
76/100 fit- Median pay
- $52,100
- Growth
- +2.1%
- Openings / yr
- 13,800
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
75/100 fit- Median pay
- $90,360
- Growth
- +4.9%
- Openings / yr
- 12,800
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.
15. Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructor
Educational Instruction and Library
73/100 fit- Median pay
- $61,540
- Growth
- -13.7%
- Openings / yr
- 3,900
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
16. Tour Guide and Escort
Personal Care and Service
73/100 fit- Median pay
- $38,120
- Growth
- +8.1%
- Openings / yr
- 13,000
- Education
- High school
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
17. Art Director
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
73/100 fit- Median pay
- $114,850
- Growth
- +4.2%
- Openings / yr
- 12,300
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
18. Set and Exhibit Designer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
72/100 fit- Median pay
- $75,240
- Growth
- +2.3%
- Openings / yr
- 2,500
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
19. Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
72/100 fit- Median pay
- $77,570
- Growth
- +2.3%
- Openings / yr
- 1,300
- Education
- Doctorate
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Teach courses in social work.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Educational Instruction and Library
72/100 fit- Median pay
- $64,370
- Growth
- -2.0%
- Openings / yr
- 40,500
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
21. Fine Artist, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
72/100 fit- Median pay
- $55,490
- Growth
- -1.2%
- Openings / yr
- 2,200
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Realistic (hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors).
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Educational Instruction and Library
71/100 fit- Median pay
- $77,440
- Growth
- +1.3%
- Openings / yr
- 21,900
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting c…
23. Communications Teacher, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
71/100 fit- Median pay
- $78,580
- Growth
- +2.1%
- Openings / yr
- 2,700
- Education
- Doctorate
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
24. Political Science Teacher, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
71/100 fit- Median pay
- $98,070
- Growth
- +2.0%
- Openings / yr
- 1,600
- Education
- Doctorate
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
25. Architecture Teacher, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
70/100 fit- Median pay
- $96,870
- Growth
- +2.0%
- Openings / yr
- 900
- Education
- Doctorate
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
26. News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
70/100 fit- Median pay
- $62,200
- Growth
- -3.9%
- Openings / yr
- 4,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
27. Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teacher, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
70/100 fit- Median pay
- $85,020
- Growth
- +2.4%
- Openings / yr
- 1,100
- Education
- Doctorate
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
28. English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary
Educational Instruction and Library
70/100 fit- Median pay
- $78,760
- Growth
- 0.0%
- Openings / yr
- 5,100
- Education
- Doctorate
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
29. Rehabilitation Counselor
Community and Social Service
70/100 fit- Median pay
- $46,850
- Growth
- +1.4%
- Openings / yr
- 10,000
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress…
Profile coming in the next tranche.
30. Special Education Teacher, Middle School
Educational Instruction and Library
70/100 fit- Median pay
- $66,810
- Growth
- -1.9%
- Openings / yr
- 6,300
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Careers for ENFP: FAQ
What is the best career for ENFP?
On interest-profile overlap alone the closest match in the NueCareer bank is Choreographer, which pays a median of $55,310 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) with +6.1% projected employment change over 2024–2034. "Best" depends on more than personality, which is why the list below shows pay, growth and entry requirements for all 30 matches.
How were these careers matched to ENFP?
Each MBTI type is turned into a six-axis interest vector using published correlations between the MBTI dimensions and Holland's RIASEC model. Extraversion pulls towards Social and Enterprising work, Intuition towards Artistic and Investigative, Thinking towards Investigative and Realistic, Feeling towards Social and Artistic, Judging towards Conventional, Perceiving towards Artistic. Every occupation in the bank carries its own O*NET Occupational Interests profile. The fit score is the cosine similarity between the ENFP vector and that profile, scaled to 0–100 and adjusted slightly by O*NET work-style signals. The score measures interest-profile overlap only. It says nothing about your skills, your education, your salary needs or whether you would enjoy a specific employer. Full method: /careers/methodology.
Do careers suited to ENFPs pay well?
The middle career on this list pays $76,075 a year, against $50,980 for all US occupations (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The range runs from $38,120 to $114,850.
Can ENFPs succeed in careers outside this list?
Yes. Interest overlap is a signal, not a rule, and people of every type work in every occupation. This ranking covers the 30 closest fits out of 923 occupations in the bank; the free NueCareer quiz scores all 923 against your own profile, preferences and constraints instead of a type label alone.