How much does an art make in Charlottesville?
$104,600a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $50.27 an hour or $8,714 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.27
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,490Median: $104,600Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,490 | $27.16 | |
| 25th | $88,030 | $42.32 | |
| Median | $104,600 | $50.27 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.27 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.67 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Washington, DC | $80,190 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $77,480 |
| Richmond, VA | $73,940 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $71,500 |
| Roanoke, VA | $54,880 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,800 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $84,430 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $81,180 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $74,190 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $63,200 |
| Special Education Teacher | $62,920 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,800 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,590 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $50.27 ($104,600 a year).
Do arts make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
Yes: $104,600 against $78,620 nationally, 33% more.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $74,870, so Charlottesville pays 40% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for art pay?
7 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,400 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.