How much does an art make in Iowa?
$77,740a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Iowa. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,290Median: $77,740Highest 10%: $159,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,290 | $22.74 | |
| 25th | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| Median | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $102,100 | $49.08 | |
| 90th | $159,400 | $76.64 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $78,500 |
| Omaha, NE | $75,650 |
| Des Moines, IA | $75,490 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 17. Ohio | $78,050 |
| 18. Washington | $77,950 |
| 19. Minnesota | $77,760 |
| 20. Iowa | $77,740 |
| 21. Texas | $77,560 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $77,560 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $77,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.38 ($77,740 a year).
Do arts make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $77,740 against $78,620 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for art pay?
Iowa ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays arts the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $78,500 a year.
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.