How much does an art make in Durham?
$62,130a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,940Median: $62,130Highest 10%: $100,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,940 | $19.68 | |
| 25th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| Median | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $80,250 | $38.58 | |
| 90th | $100,100 | $48.12 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Raleigh, NC | $84,140 |
| Greensboro, NC | $77,340 |
| Wilmington, NC | $76,110 |
| Greenville, NC | $74,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,970 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $71,500 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,230 |
| Asheville, NC | $50,920 |
Related jobs in Durham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $125,500 |
| Atmospheric | $103,000 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $101,600 |
| Business Teacher | $79,390 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $79,030 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $74,980 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $66,290 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $64,140 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $62,560 |
| Social Work Teacher | $62,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Durham?
The median hourly pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area is $29.87 ($62,130 a year).
Do arts make more in Durham than the national average?
No: $62,130 against $78,620 nationally, 21% less.
How does Durham compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $73,800, so Durham pays 16% less.
Where does Durham rank for art pay?
131 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,100 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.