How much does an art make in Maryland?
$85,590a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Maryland. That is $41.15 an hour or $7,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.15
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,900Median: $85,590Highest 10%: $170,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $66,500 | $31.97 | |
| Median | $85,590 | $41.15 | |
| 75th | $110,800 | $53.27 | |
| 90th | $170,100 | $81.79 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $85,590 |
| Washington, DC | $80,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 5. Rhode Island | $97,580 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $96,900 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $85,820 |
| 8. Maryland | $85,590 |
| 9. Michigan | $82,990 |
| 10. New Jersey | $80,100 |
| 11. Georgia | $79,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $41.15 ($85,590 a year).
Do arts make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $85,590 against $78,620 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Maryland rank for art pay?
Maryland ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays arts the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $85,590 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.