How much does an art make in Baltimore?
$85,590a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $41.15 an hour or $7,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.15
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,900Median: $85,590Highest 10%: $218,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| Median | $85,590 | $41.15 | |
| 75th | $110,800 | $53.27 | |
| 90th | $218,100 | $104.84 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Washington, DC | $80,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,380 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $140,000 |
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Atmospheric | $107,500 |
| Business Teacher | $107,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $105,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $102,400 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $41.15 ($85,590 a year).
Do arts make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $85,590 against $78,620 nationally, 9% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $85,590, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for art pay?
24 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,100 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.