How much does an art make in Louisville?
$63,300a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.43
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,930Median: $63,300Highest 10%: $139,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| 25th | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| Median | $63,300 | $30.43 | |
| 75th | $96,750 | $46.51 | |
| 90th | $139,500 | $67.08 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Huntington, WV | $71,430 |
| Lexington, KY | $66,570 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Louisville, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $30.43 ($63,300 a year).
Do arts make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $63,300 against $78,620 nationally, 19% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $64,440, so Louisville pays 2% less.
Where does Louisville rank for art pay?
123 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,500 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.