How much does an art make in New Orleans?
$82,750a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $39.78 an hour or $6,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.78
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,940Median: $82,750Highest 10%: $193,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,940 | $19.20 | |
| 25th | $62,190 | $29.90 | |
| Median | $82,750 | $39.78 | |
| 75th | $190,600 | $91.64 | |
| 90th | $193,400 | $93.00 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Shreveport, LA | $78,970 |
| Lafayette, LA | $77,510 |
Related jobs in New Orleans
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $137,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,900 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,340 |
| Education Teacher | $82,700 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,630 |
| Political Science Teacher | $81,070 |
| Communications Teacher | $80,030 |
| History Teacher | $79,850 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,810 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $78,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in New Orleans?
The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $39.78 ($82,750 a year).
Do arts make more in New Orleans than the national average?
Yes: $82,750 against $78,620 nationally, 5% more.
How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $78,710, so New Orleans pays 5% more.
Where does New Orleans rank for art pay?
31 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $193,400 or more.
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.