How much does an art make in Atlanta?
$79,010a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $37.99 an hour or $6,584 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.99
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,220Median: $79,010Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,220 | $19.82 | |
| 25th | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| Median | $79,010 | $37.99 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.69 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.48 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Augusta, GA | $87,760 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $61,970 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,200 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $130,900 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $110,500 |
| Business Teacher | $108,300 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $107,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $37.99 ($79,010 a year).
Do arts make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $79,010 against $78,620 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $79,870, so Atlanta pays 1% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for art pay?
50 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.