Also called: Mermaid Performer
Performs underwater in a mermaid tail at aquariums, parks, and events.
Professional mermaids hold their breath, swim with monofin tails, and perform shows, like the famous mermaids at Florida's Weeki Wachee Springs, which has employed them since 1947. Others do parties and events.
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. Strong swimming and freediving skills; lifeguard certification often required.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing slowly. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Live underwater shows and parties need a real performer holding their breath; AI isn't a factor.
Classes: PE/swimming, Theater, Biology, Dance.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2099.
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