How much does an art make in Louisiana?
$78,710a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Louisiana. That is $37.84 an hour or $6,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.84
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $78,710Highest 10%: $190,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| Median | $78,710 | $37.84 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 90th | $190,600 | $91.65 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $82,750 |
| Shreveport, LA | $78,970 |
| Lafayette, LA | $77,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 11. Georgia | $79,870 |
| 12. Maine | $79,860 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $79,090 |
| 14. Louisiana | $78,710 |
| 15. Connecticut | $78,600 |
| 16. Montana | $78,420 |
| 17. Ohio | $78,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $37.84 ($78,710 a year).
Do arts make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $78,710 against $78,620 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for art pay?
Louisiana ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays arts the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $82,750 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.