How much does an art make in Dayton?
$78,140a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $37.57 an hour or $6,512 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.57
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,340Median: $78,140Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| Median | $78,140 | $37.57 | |
| 75th | $97,800 | $47.02 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.12 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Cleveland, OH | $81,810 |
| Columbus, OH | $80,700 |
| Toledo, OH | $76,350 |
| Huntington, WV | $71,430 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,290 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $81,630 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,360 |
| History Teacher | $79,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,370 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,140 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,970 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,230 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $77,730 |
| Business Teacher | $77,590 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $77,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $37.57 ($78,140 a year).
Do arts make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $78,140 against $78,620 nationally, 1% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $78,050, so Dayton pays 0% more.
Where does Dayton rank for art pay?
61 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,100 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.