Best Careers for ENTP Personalities (2026)
The closest data match for ENTP, the idea generator is Poet, Lyricist and Creative Writer, at $76,910 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) with +3.6% 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
- $80,415
- No degree needed
- 3 of 30
- Openings a year
- 205,500
From 923 in the bank
BLS OEWS, May 2025
BLS EP, 2024–2034
Combined, BLS EP
How ENTP 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 ENTP 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 ENTPs
- 75/100 fit
1. Poet, Lyricist and Creative Writer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 75/100 fit
2. Writer and Author
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 73/100 fit
3. Video Game Designer
Computer and Mathematical
- Median pay
- $104,000
- Growth
- +7.0%
- Openings/yr
- 9,100
- 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).
Design core features of video games.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 72/100 fit
4. Music Director and Composer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 72/100 fit
5. Fine Artist, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 72/100 fit
6. News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 71/100 fit
7. Art Director
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 71/100 fit
8. Commercial and Industrial Designer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- Median pay
- $83,910
- Growth
- +3.2%
- Openings/yr
- 2,500
- 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).
Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 70/100 fit
9. Choreographer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 68/100 fit
10. Producer and Director
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Producer and Director salary & outlook → - 68/100 fit
11. Set and Exhibit Designer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 68/100 fit
12. Fashion Designer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- Median pay
- $80,960
- Growth
- +2.0%
- Openings/yr
- 2,300
- 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).
Design clothing and accessories.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 66/100 fit
13. Sociologist
Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Median pay
- $106,030
- Growth
- +3.6%
- Openings/yr
- 300
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Social (teaching, helping and working directly with other people).
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 66/100 fit
14. Political Scientist
Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Median pay
- $142,080
- Growth
- -3.1%
- Openings/yr
- 500
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 66/100 fit
15. Special Effects Artist and Animator
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- Median pay
- $102,030
- Growth
- +1.6%
- Openings/yr
- 5,000
- 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 special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 63/100 fit
16. Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 63/100 fit
17. Graphic Designer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- Median pay
- $62,960
- Growth
- +2.1%
- Openings/yr
- 20,000
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Conventional (organising, following procedures and working precisely with data).
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.
Graphic Designer salary & outlook → - 63/100 fit
18. Model
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $48,470
- Growth
- -0.5%
- Openings/yr
- 1,200
- Education
- No formal credential
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).
Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 62/100 fit
19. Climate Change Policy Analyst
Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Median pay
- $82,220
- Growth
- +4.4%
- Openings/yr
- 8,500
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 62/100 fit
20. Public Relations Specialist
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Public Relations Specialist salary & outlook → - 61/100 fit
21. Anthropologist
Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Median pay
- $70,770
- Growth
- +3.7%
- Openings/yr
- 800
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 61/100 fit
22. Landscape Architect
Architecture and Engineering
- Median pay
- $79,870
- Growth
- +3.5%
- Openings/yr
- 1,700
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Realistic (hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors) and Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data).
Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 60/100 fit
23. Interior Designer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- Median pay
- $67,190
- Growth
- +3.2%
- Openings/yr
- 7,800
- 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).
Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 60/100 fit
24. Web Designer
Computer and Mathematical
- Median pay
- $104,000
- Growth
- +7.0%
- Openings/yr
- 9,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules).
Design digital user interfaces or websites.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 60/100 fit
25. Environmental Economist
Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Median pay
- $124,720
- Growth
- +1.2%
- Openings/yr
- 900
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 59/100 fit
26. Urban and Regional Planner
Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Median pay
- $89,320
- Growth
- +3.4%
- Openings/yr
- 3,400
- Education
- Master's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 59/100 fit
27. Talent Director
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- 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.
Talent Director salary & outlook → - 59/100 fit
- Median pay
- $171,270
- Growth
- +3.8%
- Openings/yr
- 14,500
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager salary & outlook → - 58/100 fit
29. Natural Sciences Manager
Management
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Growth
- +3.7%
- Openings/yr
- 8,500
- Education
- Bachelor's
Strongest interest areas: Investigative (investigating, analysing and solving problems with ideas and data) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- 57/100 fit
30. Craft Artist
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
- Median pay
- $46,080
- Growth
- +2.1%
- Openings/yr
- 1,000
- Education
- No formal credential
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 or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
Careers for ENTP: FAQ
What is the best career for ENTP?
On interest-profile overlap alone the closest match in the NueCareer bank is Poet, Lyricist and Creative Writer, which pays a median of $76,910 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) with +3.6% 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 ENTP?
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 ENTP 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 ENTPs pay well?
The middle career on this list pays $80,415 a year, against $50,980 for all US occupations (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The range runs from $46,080 to $171,270.
Can ENTPs 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.