The most common problem with the esophagus is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It happens when a band of muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it.
About 4,290 out of the total 11,830 visual artists worked for themselves to average $49,930 per year. The next largest employers were the motion picture and video industries, where 1,970 artists earned a mean annual $65,980.
Career and Economic Outlook. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, projects 2% growth for jobs in crafts and fine art for 2014-2024, which is slower than average. Data for self-employed craft artists is unavailable, but the median annual wage for salaried craft artists was reported by the BLS to be $30,720 in 2015. Many craft artists claim their love of their work is their primary reward and that financial gain, although welcome, is secondary.