How much does an art make in Austin?
$80,000a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.46
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,780Median: $80,000Highest 10%: $142,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| 75th | $104,100 | $50.04 | |
| 90th | $142,900 | $68.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Houston, TX | $96,050 |
| College Station, TX | $94,740 |
| Amarillo, TX | $83,280 |
| McAllen, TX | $79,010 |
| Abilene, TX | $78,630 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,970 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,810 |
| Killeen, TX | $65,190 |
| Laredo, TX | $63,830 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,440 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $136,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $129,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,400 |
| Atmospheric | $129,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $104,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $38.46 ($80,000 a year).
Do arts make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $80,000 against $78,620 nationally, 2% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,560, so Austin pays 3% more.
Where does Austin rank for art pay?
43 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $142,900 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.