How much does an art make in Houston?
$96,050a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $46.18 an hour or $8,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.18
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,210Median: $96,050Highest 10%: $169,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,210 | $22.22 | |
| 25th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| Median | $96,050 | $46.18 | |
| 75th | $102,300 | $49.18 | |
| 90th | $169,500 | $81.49 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for arts.
| College Station, TX | $94,740 |
| Amarillo, TX | $83,280 |
| Austin, TX | $80,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $79,010 |
| Abilene, TX | $78,630 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,970 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,810 |
| Killeen, TX | $65,190 |
| Laredo, TX | $63,830 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,440 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $46.18 ($96,050 a year).
Do arts make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $96,050 against $78,620 nationally, 22% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,560, so Houston pays 24% more.
Where does Houston rank for art pay?
15 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,500 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.