Fire Performer

Also called: Fire Dancer, Fire Breather

Spins, juggles, and dances with fire at festivals, luaus, and events.

A day in the life

Fire performers practice spinning fire staffs and poi, plan safety with fire extinguishers on standby, and perform at resorts and events.

Pay over a career

Starting
$15k
Typical
$34k
High
$80k

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.

Training

No formal education, about 1 year after high school. Self-taught with safety training; some areas require permits.

Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Spinning fire at festivals is a live skill and spectacle; AI and robots aren't competition.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Dance, PE/fitness, Theater, Chemistry.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.

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