12 high-paying jobs for artistic people

When you think of jobs in the arts, making a lot of money usually doesn't come to mind.

But there are actually many jobs for artists and creative thinkers that come with a decent salary - you just need to know where to look.

We searched through US Department of Labor database O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, for high-paying jobs that might appeal to artistic people. O*Net designates these jobs a "primary interest" of "artistic."

O*NET defines artistic occupations as jobs that "frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules."

Here are 12 high-paying jobs for artistic and creative people that pay on average more than $55,000 a year in a range of industries and fields: