How much does an art make in Columbus?
$80,700a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $38.80 an hour or $6,725 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.80
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,170Median: $80,700Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,170 | $14.99 | |
| 25th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| Median | $80,700 | $38.80 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.79 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.57 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Cleveland, OH | $81,810 |
| Dayton, OH | $78,140 |
| Toledo, OH | $76,350 |
| Huntington, WV | $71,430 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,290 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $104,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $101,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,820 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $94,620 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $84,820 |
| Sociology Teacher | $84,010 |
| History Teacher | $82,440 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $81,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $38.80 ($80,700 a year).
Do arts make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $80,700 against $78,620 nationally, 3% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $78,050, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for art pay?
41 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,800 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.