How much does an art make in Missouri?
$75,960a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Missouri. That is $36.52 an hour or $6,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.52
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $75,960Highest 10%: $126,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $60,510 | $29.09 | |
| Median | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 75th | $99,250 | $47.72 | |
| 90th | $126,500 | $60.83 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $78,510 |
| Columbia, MO | $75,810 |
| Kansas City, MO | $71,870 |
| Springfield, MO | $70,130 |
| Joplin, MO | $61,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 24. Oregon | $76,770 |
| 25. New Mexico | $76,240 |
| 26. Indiana | $76,050 |
| 27. Missouri | $75,960 |
| 28. Nebraska | $75,200 |
| 29. Virginia | $74,870 |
| 30. North Carolina | $73,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $36.52 ($75,960 a year).
Do arts make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $75,960 against $78,620 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Missouri rank for art pay?
Missouri ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays arts the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $78,510 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.