How much does an art make in Massachusetts?
$85,820a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Massachusetts. That is $41.26 an hour or $7,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.26
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,920Median: $85,820Highest 10%: $156,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,920 | $28.81 | |
| 25th | $65,760 | $31.62 | |
| Median | $85,820 | $41.26 | |
| 75th | $111,700 | $53.71 | |
| 90th | $156,100 | $75.03 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsfield, MA | $100,500 |
| Boston, MA | $96,170 |
| Providence, RI | $94,490 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $84,190 |
| Worcester, MA | $81,670 |
| Springfield, MA | $78,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 4. Vermont | $97,980 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $41.26 ($85,820 a year).
Do arts make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $85,820 against $78,620 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for art pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays arts the most?
Pittsfield, MA, with a median of $100,500 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.