How much does an art make in Detroit?
$83,550a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $40.17 an hour or $6,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,780Median: $83,550Highest 10%: $138,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| Median | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| 75th | $129,000 | $62.03 | |
| 90th | $138,700 | $66.66 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for arts.
| South Bend, IN | $74,800 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $65,470 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $141,200 |
| Business Teacher | $127,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $112,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $109,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $109,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $107,000 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $106,500 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,100 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $40.17 ($83,550 a year).
Do arts make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $83,550 against $78,620 nationally, 6% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $82,990, so Detroit pays 1% more.
Where does Detroit rank for art pay?
29 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,700 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.