How much does an art make in Jackson?
$61,650a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $29.64 an hour or $5,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.64
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,350Median: $61,650Highest 10%: $76,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $51,220 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $61,650 | $29.64 | |
| 75th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $76,430 | $36.75 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Memphis, TN | $73,990 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $175,100 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $83,120 |
| Business Teacher | $77,690 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $75,720 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $63,790 |
| Social Work Teacher | $63,680 |
| Education Teacher | $62,440 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $62,060 |
| Psychology Teacher | $61,570 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $61,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $29.64 ($61,650 a year).
Do arts make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $61,650 against $78,620 nationally, 22% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $60,580, so Jackson pays 2% more.
Where does Jackson rank for art pay?
134 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,430 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.