How much does an art make in Lincoln?
$98,800a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $47.50 an hour or $8,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.50
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,120Median: $98,800Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,120 | $27.46 | |
| 25th | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| Median | $98,800 | $47.50 | |
| 75th | $98,800 | $47.50 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.43 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Omaha, NE | $75,650 |
Related jobs in Lincoln
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $131,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,800 |
| Business Teacher | $102,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $101,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,950 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $98,160 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $97,590 |
| Psychology Teacher | $82,430 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $81,960 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $81,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Lincoln?
The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $47.50 ($98,800 a year).
Do arts make more in Lincoln than the national average?
Yes: $98,800 against $78,620 nationally, 26% more.
How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $75,200, so Lincoln pays 31% more.
Where does Lincoln rank for art pay?
13 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,600 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.