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ENTP Careers: 30 Best-Fit Jobs, Ranked by Interest Profile (2026)

The closest data match for ENTP, the idea generator, is Video Game Composer, at $73,710 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) with +1.2% projected employment change over 2025–2035. The list leans towards art and design (12) and performance, entertainment and sports (7). Below are 30 careers ranked on O*NET interest data, each with its real median wage, outlook and entry requirement.

Careers ranked
30From 1,731 in the bank
Median pay on the list
$76,075BLS OEWS, May 2025
No degree needed
5 of 30BLS EP, 2025–2035
Openings a year
172,600Combined, BLS EP

At a glance

ENTP careers by field

Most ENTP matches fall into art and design (12) and performance, entertainment and sports (7).

Method

How ENTP careers are matched

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 list

The top 30 careers for ENTPs

  1. 1

    1. Video Game Composer

    Specialty within music director and composer

    78/100 fit
    Median pay
    $73,710median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +1.2%
    Openings / yr
    4,200
    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).

    Writes original music for video games, often built in layers that change as the player explores, fights or reaches new areas.

  2. 2

    2. Screenwriter

    Specialty within writer and author

    78/100 fit
    Median pay
    $76,910median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −0.3%
    Openings / yr
    11,900
    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).

    Writes scripts for feature films, television series and streaming shows, from original ideas or adapted material.

  3. 3

    3. Ghostwriter

    Specialty within writer and author

    78/100 fit
    Median pay
    $76,910median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −0.3%
    Openings / yr
    11,900
    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).

    Writes books, articles and memoirs that are published under someone else's name, working from interviews with the credited author.

  4. 4

    4. Narrative Designer

    Specialty within writer and author

    78/100 fit
    Median pay
    $76,910median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −0.3%
    Openings / yr
    11,900
    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).

    Plans and writes the story, characters, dialogue and lore of video games, and designs how players experience the narrative through play.

  5. 5

    5. Speechwriter

    Specialty within writer and author

    77/100 fit
    Median pay
    $76,910median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −0.3%
    Openings / yr
    11,900
    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).

    Writes speeches, remarks and talking points for executives, elected officials, university presidents and other public figures.

  6. 6

    6. Production Designer

    Specialty within art director

    76/100 fit
    Median pay
    $114,850median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +4.2%
    Openings / yr
    12,200
    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).

    Leads the art department and designs the overall visual world of a film or TV series, from sets and locations to color palette.

  7. 7

    7. Poet, Lyricist and Creative Writer

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    75/100 fit
    Median pay
    $76,910median a year
    Growth
    −0.3%
    Openings / yr
    11,900
    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.

  8. 8

    8. Writer and Author

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    75/100 fit
    Median pay
    $76,910median a year
    Growth
    −0.3%
    Openings / yr
    11,900
    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.

  9. 9

    9. Level Designer

    Specialty within video game designer

    75/100 fit
    Median pay
    $104,000median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +6.0%
    Openings / yr
    8,300
    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).

    Builds the playable spaces in video games, laying out maps, missions, puzzles and encounters that guide players through the game.

  10. 10

    10. Medical Illustrator

    Specialty within fine artist, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

    75/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,490median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −2.9%
    Openings / yr
    2,200
    Education
    Master'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).

    Creates accurate illustrations, animations and interactive visuals of anatomy, disease and medical procedures.

  11. 11

    11. Children's Book Illustrator

    Specialty within fine artist, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

    74/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,490median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −2.9%
    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).

    Creates illustrations for picture books, early readers and middle-grade novels published for children.

  12. 12

    12. Scenic Artist

    Specialty within fine artist, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

    74/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,490median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −2.9%
    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).

    Paints sets, backdrops and surfaces to look like stone, wood, marble or aged materials for theatre, film, TV and theme parks.

  13. 13

    13. Automotive Clay Modeler

    Specialty within fine artist, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

    74/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,490median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −2.9%
    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).

    Sculpts full-size and scale clay models of new vehicles by hand and machine so designers can see and refine shapes in three dimensions.

  14. 14

    14. Video Game Designer

    Computer and Mathematical

    73/100 fit
    Median pay
    $104,000median a year
    Growth
    +6.0%
    Openings / yr
    8,300
    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.

  15. 15

    15. Orchestrator

    Specialty within music director and composer

    73/100 fit
    Median pay
    $73,710median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +1.2%
    Openings / yr
    4,200
    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).

    Turns a composer's sketches into full scores for orchestra, assigning every line to specific instruments for film, games, theater and concerts.

  16. 16

    16. Music Director and Composer

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    72/100 fit
    Median pay
    $73,710median a year
    Growth
    +1.2%
    Openings / yr
    4,200
    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.

  17. 17

    17. Automotive Designer

    Specialty within commercial and industrial designer

    72/100 fit
    Median pay
    $83,910median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +2.4%
    Openings / yr
    2,800
    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).

    Creates the look and feel of cars, trucks and motorcycles, from early sketches and digital models to the final shapes of exteriors and interiors.

  18. 18

    18. Game Systems Designer

    Specialty within video game designer

    72/100 fit
    Median pay
    $104,000median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +6.0%
    Openings / yr
    8,300
    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).

    Designs the rules and numbers behind a video game, such as combat, progression, crafting and abilities, and balances them so play stays fair and fun.

  19. 19

    19. Fine Artist, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    72/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,490median a year
    Growth
    −2.9%
    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.

  20. 20

    20. News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    72/100 fit
    Median pay
    $62,200median a year
    Growth
    −5.9%
    Openings / yr
    3,400
    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).

    Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television.

  21. 21

    21. Stunt Coordinator

    Specialty within choreographer

    71/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,310median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +3.1%
    Openings / yr
    600
    Education
    High school

    Strongest interest areas: Artistic (creating, designing and working without a fixed set of rules) and Enterprising (leading, persuading, selling and making decisions).

    Designs, plans and supervises the stunts and action sequences on film and TV productions, keeping performers safe.

  22. 22

    22. Game Economy Designer

    Specialty within video game designer

    71/100 fit
    Median pay
    $104,000median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +6.0%
    Openings / yr
    8,300
    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).

    Designs and tunes the currencies, rewards, prices and progression pacing in video games, especially free-to-play and live service titles.

  23. 23

    23. Art Director

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    71/100 fit
    Median pay
    $114,850median a year
    Growth
    +4.2%
    Openings / yr
    12,200
    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.

  24. 24

    24. Commercial and Industrial Designer

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    71/100 fit
    Median pay
    $83,910median a year
    Growth
    +2.4%
    Openings / yr
    2,800
    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).

    Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys.

  25. 25

    25. Choreographer

    Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

    70/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,310median a year
    Growth
    +3.1%
    Openings / yr
    600
    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.

  26. 26

    26. Stunt Performer

    Specialty within choreographer

    70/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,310median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +3.1%
    Openings / yr
    600
    Education
    High school

    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).

    Performs falls, fights, driving and other dangerous action for film, TV and live shows, often doubling for actors.

  27. 27

    27. Intimacy Coordinator

    Specialty within choreographer

    69/100 fit
    Median pay
    $55,310median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +3.1%
    Openings / yr
    600
    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).

    Choreographs intimate and sensitive scenes in film, TV and theatre, protecting performers through consent and clear process.

  28. 28

    28. Set Decorator

    Specialty within set and exhibit designer

    69/100 fit
    Median pay
    $75,240median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +1.4%
    Openings / yr
    2,200
    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).

    Chooses and places the furniture, drapery, art and objects that make a film or TV set feel lived in.

  29. 29

    29. Themed Entertainment Designer

    Specialty within set and exhibit designer

    69/100 fit
    Median pay
    $75,240median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    +1.4%
    Openings / yr
    2,200
    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).

    Designs rides, attractions, themed lands and immersive experiences for theme parks, museums, resorts and entertainment venues.

  30. 30

    30. Rigging Artist

    Specialty within special effects artist and animator

    69/100 fit
    Median pay
    $102,030median (parent occupation)
    Growth
    −0.3%
    Openings / yr
    4,200
    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).

    Builds the digital skeletons and controls that let animators move 3D characters and creatures in films and games.

Lowest fit

Careers ENTPs may find draining

These are the large occupations (each employs at least 100,000 people, BLS OEWS May 2025) whose O*NET interest profile sits furthest from the ENTP profile: fit scores of 13 to 15 out of 100, against 78 for the top match above. Most of them centre on organising, following procedures and working precisely with data (O*NET's Conventional interest area), which can feel like a daily uphill push when your interests run elsewhere.

Treat this as a tendency, not a rule. Together these 6 occupations employ 4,874,030 people, ENTPs among them, and the score compares interest patterns only: it knows nothing about your skills, values or circumstances.

  • Pharmacy Technician13/100 fit

    Interest profile led by Conventional and Realistic. $45,750 median, 471,680 employed.

  • Postal Service Mail Carrier14/100 fit

    Interest profile led by Conventional and Realistic. $60,550 median, 328,820 employed.

  • Dental Assistant15/100 fit

    Interest profile led by Conventional and Realistic. $48,070 median, 387,790 employed.

  • Office Clerk, General15/100 fit

    Interest profile led by Conventional and Enterprising. $45,010 median, 2,464,940 employed.

  • Bus Driver, School15/100 fit

    Interest profile led by Realistic and Conventional. $47,920 median, 402,930 employed.

  • Medical Assistant15/100 fit

    Interest profile led by Conventional and Social. $45,690 median, 817,870 employed.

Questions

Careers for ENTP: FAQ

What is the best career for ENTP?

On interest-profile overlap alone the closest match in the NueCareer bank is Video Game Composer, which pays a median of $73,710 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) with +1.2% projected employment change over 2025–2035. "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 $76,075 a year, against $50,980 for all US occupations (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The range runs from $55,310 to $114,850.

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 1,731 careers in the bank; the free NueCareer quiz scores all 1,731 against your own profile, preferences and constraints instead of a type label alone.

What careers should ENTPs avoid?

None is off-limits. On interest data alone, the large occupations least like the ENTP profile are Pharmacy Technician (13/100), Postal Service Mail Carrier (14/100), Dental Assistant (15/100) and Office Clerk, General (15/100), jobs that mostly centre on organising, following procedures and working precisely with data (O*NET's Conventional interest area). A low overlap is a reason to look closely at the day-to-day work before committing, not a reason to rule a career out.

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