We surveyed 210 comedians to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical comedian. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a comedian?
Low
High
Working as a comedian typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a comedian?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a comedian typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a comedian?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as a comedian.
Do comedians work full-time or part-time?
16% of comedians work in full-time roles while 84% work part-time.