Request Demo
July 26, 2023

"She's Everything...": Here's A List Of Every Single Job Barbie Has Ever Had

You likely don't need to be reminded that Greta Gerwig's Barbie  hit theaters on Friday, July 21, and hype for the movie is at an all-time high. In the trailer, we see stars like Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, Dua Lipa, and more playing different versions of the famous doll, but these renditions don't even scratch the surface of all […]

You likely don't need to be reminded that Greta Gerwig's Barbie  hit theaters on Friday, July 21, and hype for the movie is at an all-time high. In the trailer, we see stars like Margot RobbieIssa RaeDua Lipa, and more playing different versions of the famous doll, but these renditions don't even scratch the surface of all the different hats Barbie has worn.

n fact, since her inception in 1959, Barbie has lived hundreds of lives, owned plenty of luxury dreamhouses, and was at the top of her game in over 200 jobs. And if you've ever wondered what trades Barbie has dabbled in, well, we've collected them all:

Some careers listed have several specialties included, which parent company Mattel adds toward Barbie's job count. 

1. Fashion Designer Barbie (1960):

Fashion designer Barbie

2. Flight Attendant Barbie (1961):

Flight Attendant Barbie (1961)

3. Nurse Barbie (1961):

Nurse Barbie (1961)

4. Tennis Player Barbie (1962):

Barbie has been both a tennis coach and tennis player. 

Tennis Player Barbie (1962)

5. Candy Striper Barbie (1964)

6. Astronaut Barbie (1965):

Barbie has also been a space scientist. 

Astronaut Barbie (1965)

7. Fashion Editor Barbie (1965)

8. Olympic Skier Barbie (1975):

Barbie has dominated the Olympics as a climber, figure skater, gymnast, skateboarder, surfer, swimmer, and more. 

Olympic Skier Barbie (1975)
9. Babysitter Barbie (1976)



10. Fashion Model Barbie (1977):
Fashion Model Barbie (1977)
Mattel / Via barbiemedia.com






11. Cashier Barbie (1982)
Barbie has served as a cashier at McDonald's, Pizza Hut, and a supermarket. 




12. Teacher Barbie: Aerobics Instructor (1984):
Barbie has educated the MASSES. She's taught art, ballet, English, music, elementary school, science, sign language, swimming, yoga, and more. 




Teacher Barbie: Aerobics Instructor (1984)
Mattel / Via barbiemedia.com






13. Veterinarian Barbie (1985):
Veterinarian Barbie (1985)
Mattel / Via barbiemedia.com






14. Musician Barbie: Rock Star (1986):
Barbie is also known to be a keyboardist, saxophonist, violinist, and more. 




Musician Barbie: Rock Star (1986)
Mattel / Via barbiemedia.com




15. Travel Agent Barbie (1986):

Travel Agent Barbie (1986)

16. Ice cream Cart Owner Barbie (1987)

Barbie has owned an ice cream shop and served as a worker within one. 

17. Game Show Host Barbie (1987):

Game Show Host Barbie (1987)

18. Candy and Ice Cream Parlor Worker Barbie (1988):

Candy and Ice Cream Parlor Worker Barbie (1988)

19. UNICEF Ambassador Barbie (1989):

UNICEF Ambassador Barbie (1989)

20. Figure Skating Barbie (1990)

Barbie has also been a figure skating coach. 

21. Military Barbie: United States Air Force (1991):

Barbie outranks Ken by far. She has served in the military as an Army medic, paratrooper, Air Force member, Army officer, Marine, and Naval officer. 

Military Barbie: United States Air Force (1991)

22. Beach Snack Stand Worker Barbie (1992)

23. Business Executive Barbie (1992):

Business Executive Barbie (1992)

24. Rapper Barbie (1992):

Rapper Barbie (1992)

25. Doctor Barbie (1993):

Barbie has been an eye doctor, pediatrician, surgeon, and more. 

Doctor Barbie (1993)

26. Police Officer Barbie (1993):

Police Officer Barbie (1993)

27. Jillaroo Barbie (1993):

Jillaroo Barbie (1993)

28. Actor Barbie: Silver Screen Barbie (1994)

29. Pet Groomer Barbie (1994):

Barbie has also owned a pet boutique.

Pet Groomer Barbie (1994)

30. Scuba Diver Barbie (1994):

Scuba Diver Barbie (1994)

31. Circus Performer Barbie (1995)

32. Superhero Barbie: Flying Hero (1995):

Superhero Barbie: Flying Hero (1995)

33. Gymnast Barbie (1996):

Gymnast Barbie (1996)

34. Starfleet Engineering Officer Barbie (1996):

Starfleet Engineering Officer Barbie (1996)

35. Dentist Barbie (1997):

Dentist Barbie (1997)

36. Baseball Player Barbie (1998):

Barbie was even a Major League Baseball player! 

Baseball Player Barbie (1998)

37. Café Worker Barbie (1998)

38. Singer Barbie (1998):

Barbie can also carry a tune as a jazz singer, lounge singer, country western singer, and more. 

Singer Barbie (1998)

39. Detective Barbie (1999):

Detective Barbie (1999)

40. Florist Barbie (1999):

Florist Barbie (1999)

41. Matador Barbie (1999):

Matador Barbie (1999)

42. Pilot Barbie (1999):

Pilot Barbie (1999)

43. Tour Guide Barbie (1999):

Barbie has also been a safari and wilderness tour guide. 

44. Bowler Barbie (2000):

Bowler Barbie (2000)

45. United States Presidential Candidate Barbie (2000):

Barbie ran for president, successfully won her campaign, and also ran as a vice presidential candidate. 

Continuing her political career, the doll held political roles as a campaign fundraiser leader and a campaign manager. 

United States Presidential Candidate Barbie (2000)

46. Train Conductor Barbie (2001):

Barbie has also been a train hostess. 

Train Conductor Barbie (2001)

47. Cowgirl Barbie (2004):

Cowgirl Barbie (2004)

48. Film Producer Barbie (2005):

Film Producer Barbie (2005)

49. Ballerina Barbie (2006):

Ballerina Barbie (2006)

50. Maid Barbie (2006):

Maid Barbie (2006)

51. Waitress Barbie (2006):

Waitress Barbie (2006)

52. Cheerleader Barbie: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (2007):

Cheerleader Barbie: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader (2007)

53. Cabaret Dancer Barbie (2007):

Barbie's rhythm doesn't only belong to cabaret. She's also a ballroom dancer, can-can dancer, showgirl, and more.

Cabaret Dancer Barbie (2007)

54. Make-Up Artist Barbie (2007):

Barbie has also worked for Avon. 

Make-Up Artist Barbie (2007)

55. Secretary Barbie (2007):

Secretary Barbie (2007)

56. Usher Barbie (2007):

Usher Barbie (2007)

57. Artist Barbie (2008):

Artist Barbie (2008)

58. Chef Barbie (2008):

Barbie knows her way around the kitchen. She's been a bakery chef, pasta chef, TV chef, and more. She's also owned her own restaurant before. 

Chef Barbie (2008)

59. Soccer Coach Barbie (2008):

Barbie has been a coach and soccer player. 

Soccer Coach Barbie (2008)

60. Cat Burglar Barbie (2009):

Cat Burglar Barbie (2009)

61. Equestrian Barbie (2009):

Equestrian Barbie (2009)

62. SeaWorld Trainer Barbie (2009):

Barbie also went on to become a general animal trainer in 2010. 

SeaWorld Trainer Barbie (2009)

63. Computer Engineer Barbie (2010):

Computer Engineer Barbie (2010)

64. News Anchor Barbie (2010):

News Anchor Barbie (2010)

65. Race Car Driver Barbie (2010):

Barbie has driven for Formula One and NASCAR. 

Race Car Driver Barbie (2010)

66. Architect Barbie (2011):

Architect Barbie (2011)

67. Firefighter Barbie (2011):

Firefighter Barbie (2011)

68. Lifeguard Barbie (2011):

Lifeguard Barbie (2011)

69. Floral Designer Barbie (2012):

Floral Designer Barbie (2012)

ADVERTISEMENT

https://static.btloader.com/safeFrame.html?upapi=trueADhttps://47a4fe52b39e44592b4736645cc0a24e.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html?upapi=true

70. Marine Biologist Barbie (2012):

Marine Biologist Barbie (2012)

71. Paleontologist Barbie (2012):

Paleontologist Barbie (2012)

72. Track-and-Field Runner Barbie (2012):

Track-and-Field Runner Barbie (2012)

73. Snowboarder Barbie (2012):

Snowboarder Barbie (2012)

74. Dolphin Trainer Barbie (2013):

Dolphin Trainer Barbie (2013)

75. Magician Barbie (2013):

Magician Barbie (2013)

76. Ocean Treasure Explorer Barbie (2013):

Ocean Treasure Explorer Barbie (2013)

77. Zookeeper Barbie (2013):

Zookeeper Barbie (2013)

78. Entrepreneur Barbie (2014):

Entrepreneur Barbie (2014)

79. Hairstylist Barbie (2014)

80. Cake Baker Barbie (2014):

Cake Baker Barbie (2014)

81. Film Director Barbie (2015):

Film Director Barbie (2015)

82. Spy Barbie (2015)

83. Animal Rescuer Barbie (2016):

From marine life to creatures in the Arctic, Barbie has saved them all. 

Animal Rescuer Barbie (2016)

84. Game Developer Barbie (2016):

Game Developer Barbie (2016)

85. Martial Artist Barbie (2017):

Martial Artist Barbie (2017):

86. Basketball Player Barbie (2018):

Barbie has been in both the NBA and WNBA. 

Basketball Player Barbie (2018)

ADVERTISEMENT

https://47a4fe52b39e44592b4736645cc0a24e.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html?upapi=trueAD

87. Beekeeper Barbie (2018):

Beekeeper Barbie (2018)

88. Chemist Barbie (2018):

Chemist Barbie (2018)

89. Farmer Barbie (2018):

Farmer Barbie (2018)

90. Grocery Store Worker Barbie (2018)

91. Golfer Barbie (2018)

92. Robotics Engineer Barbie (2018):

Robotics Engineer Barbie (2018)

93. TV News Camerawoman Barbie (2018):

TV News Camerawoman Barbie (2018)

94. Astrophysicist Barbie (2019):

Astrophysicist Barbie (2019)

95. Aircraft Engineer Barbie (2019)

96. Dog Daycare Owner Barbie (2019):

Dog Daycare Owner Barbie (2019)

97. Entomologist Barbie (2019):

Entomologist Barbie (2019)

98. Photojournalist Barbie (2019):

Photojournalist Barbie (2019)

99. Judge Barbie (2019):

Judge Barbie (2019)

100. Boxer Barbie (2020):

Boxer Barbie (2020)

101. Coffee Shop Worker Barbie (2020):

Coffee Shop Worker Barbie (2020)

102. Construction Worker Barbie (2020):

Construction Worker Barbie (2020)

103. Food Truck Operator Barbie (2020):

Food Truck Operator Barbie (2020)

104. Hockey Player Barbie (2020):

Hockey Player Barbie (2020)

105. Noodle Bar Worker Barbie (2020):

Noodle Bar Worker Barbie (2020)

106. Park Ranger Barbie (2020):

Barbie has also been a Canadian Mountie. 

Park Ranger Barbie (2020)

107. Music Producer Barbie (2021):

Music Producer Barbie (2021)

108. Paramedic Barbie (2021):

Paramedic Barbie (2021)

109. Zoologist Barbie (2021):

Zoologist Barbie (2021)

110. Chief Sustainability Officer Barbie (2022):

Farmer's Market Stall Owner Barbie (2022)

112. Interior Designer Barbie (2022):

Interior Designer Barbie (2022)

113. Photographer Barbie: Pet Photographer (2022):

Barbie's career also includes baby and fashion photography. 

114. Conservation Scientist Barbie (2022):

Barbie has also been a wildlife conservationist. 

Conservation Scientist Barbie (2022)

115. Microbiologist Barbie (2022)

116. Renewable Energy Engineer Barbie (2022):

Renewable Energy Engineer Barbie (2022)

117. Tooth Fairy Barbie (2022):

Tooth Fairy Barbie (2022)

118. Fashion Boutique Owner Barbie (2023)

119. Volleyball Player Barbie (2023):

Barbie has been both a volleyball player and coach. 

Volleyball Player Barbie (2023)
Article written by:  Orville Lynch, Jr.
Mr. Lynch, a member of the legendary two-time Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame Award winning Lynch Family. Mr. Lynch is a nationally recognized urban media executive with over 20+ years of diversity recruitment and serial entrepreneur with numerous multi-million dollar exits.
Newsletter Sign Up

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign up for the Career Town newsletter to receive the latest news, upcoming events, and updates from Career Town.


crossmenu