Some pipefitters specialize: 1  Gasfitters install pipes that provide natural gas to heating and cooling systems and to stoves. 2  Sprinklerfitters install and repair fire sprinkler systems in businesses, factories, and residential buildings. 3  Steamfitters install pipe systems that move steam under high pressure.
Work environment: Video game writers work both from home and in the development office. They spend the majority of their time reading books or working on their computers. Salary: Starting salary around $60,000; more experienced writers can make $150,000 and up.
Average Pay. As of 2011, the BLS found that animators working for software publishers earn an average of $64,820 per year. Game Developer Magazine, which conducts an annual salary survey for the video game industry, found a similar average salary of $63,214 in 2011. Breaking down the numbers further, Game Developer Magazine reports that female artists and animators make an average of $52,875, while male artists and animators earn an average of $79,124 per year.