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How much does an art make in Harrisburg?

$81,790a year

Median yearly pay for arts in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $39.32 an hour or $6,816 a month.

Hourly
$39.32
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
35 of 149
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,720Median: $81,790Highest 10%: $135,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,720$24.38
25th$63,440$30.50
Median$81,790$39.32
75th$101,700$48.89
90th$135,200$65.01

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for arts.

Pittsburgh, PA$79,610
Philadelphia, PA$78,380
Lancaster, PA$76,450
Allentown, PA$75,730
Reading, PA$75,200
Erie, PA$62,760
Art salary in Pennsylvania Art salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

Health Specialties Teacher$131,000
Business Teacher$107,900
History Teacher$107,700
Computer Science Teacher$105,000
English Language and Literature Teacher$103,500
Engineering Teacher$101,200
Biological Science Teacher$100,700
Mathematical Science Teacher$100,200
Instructional Coordinator$78,990
Psychology Teacher$78,920
Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an art make an hour in Harrisburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $39.32 ($81,790 a year).

Do arts make more in Harrisburg than the national average?

Yes: $81,790 against $78,620 nationally, 4% more.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $77,280, so Harrisburg pays 6% more.

Where does Harrisburg rank for art pay?

35 of 149 metro areas with data.

How much does an art make starting out in Harrisburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,200 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.