Also called: Comedy Podcast Host
Hosts a comedy podcast, earning from ads, subscriptions, and live tapings.
A comedy podcaster records two episodes a week with a co-host, edits clips for social media, and sells tickets to live shows.
Extremely uneven; most earn little, top shows earn millions.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; comedy experience and consistency.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Communications, Theater.
Growing faster than average. Comedy podcasts are among the most popular.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI-made podcasts and clips compete for attention; a genuine personality and community still draw listeners.
Age 14+. One way to start: Record a comedy episode with friends on a phone and publish it free with a parent's OK
Classes: Speech and debate, Creative writing, Broadcast journalism, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3011.
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