How much does an art make in Mississippi?
$60,580a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Mississippi. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,350Median: $60,580Highest 10%: $79,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,350 | $19.40 | |
| 25th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| Median | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $74,110 | $35.63 | |
| 90th | $79,820 | $38.38 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $73,990 |
| Jackson, MS | $61,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 44. Oklahoma | $62,200 |
| 45. Kansas | $61,260 |
| 46. Arkansas | $60,650 |
| 47. Mississippi | $60,580 |
| 48. Wyoming | $59,190 |
| 49. Nevada | $52,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $29.13 ($60,580 a year).
Do arts make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $60,580 against $78,620 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for art pay?
Mississippi ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays arts the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $73,990 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.