How much does an art make in New Jersey?
$80,100a year
Median yearly pay for arts in New Jersey. That is $38.51 an hour or $6,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $80,100Highest 10%: $205,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| Median | $80,100 | $38.51 | |
| 75th | $126,500 | $60.83 | |
| 90th | $205,100 | $98.58 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $104,900 |
| New York, NY | $101,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,380 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 7. Massachusetts | $85,820 |
| 8. Maryland | $85,590 |
| 9. Michigan | $82,990 |
| 10. New Jersey | $80,100 |
| 11. Georgia | $79,870 |
| 12. Maine | $79,860 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $79,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.51 ($80,100 a year).
Do arts make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $80,100 against $78,620 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for art pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays arts the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $104,900 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.