Also called: Circus Clown, Hospital Clown
Makes people laugh through physical comedy, at circuses, events, and even hospitals.
Clowns perform at birthdays and festivals, while 'clown doctors' visit sick kids in hospitals. Clowning is a serious physical comedy craft.
Performer income is highly variable; a few stars earn a lot, most combine gigs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 1 year after high school. Clown workshops; theater training.
Ways in: Self-taught, Trade school. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Theater.
Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Physical comedy at events and hospitals relies on live human timing and warmth; AI only helps with booking.
Classes: Theater, Dance, Psychology, Music.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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