How much does an art make in Cleveland?
$81,810a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $39.33 an hour or $6,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.33
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,410Median: $81,810Highest 10%: $177,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| 25th | $60,630 | $29.15 | |
| Median | $81,810 | $39.33 | |
| 75th | $129,400 | $62.20 | |
| 90th | $177,600 | $85.38 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Columbus, OH | $80,700 |
| Dayton, OH | $78,140 |
| Toledo, OH | $76,350 |
| Huntington, WV | $71,430 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,290 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $102,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,410 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $94,990 |
| Engineering Teacher | $84,640 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $82,080 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $81,800 |
| History Teacher | $81,700 |
| Area | $81,670 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,580 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $39.33 ($81,810 a year).
Do arts make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $81,810 against $78,620 nationally, 4% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $78,050, so Cleveland pays 5% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for art pay?
34 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,600 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.