How much does an art make in North Carolina?
$73,800a year
Median yearly pay for arts in North Carolina. That is $35.48 an hour or $6,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.48
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,460Median: $73,800Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $55,390 | $26.63 | |
| Median | $73,800 | $35.48 | |
| 75th | $84,710 | $40.73 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.30 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $84,140 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,430 |
| Greensboro, NC | $77,340 |
| Wilmington, NC | $76,110 |
| Greenville, NC | $74,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,970 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $71,500 |
| Durham, NC | $62,130 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,230 |
| Asheville, NC | $50,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 27. Missouri | $75,960 |
| 28. Nebraska | $75,200 |
| 29. Virginia | $74,870 |
| 30. North Carolina | $73,800 |
| 31. West Virginia | $73,280 |
| 32. Idaho | $72,300 |
| 33. Arizona | $72,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $35.48 ($73,800 a year).
Do arts make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $73,800 against $78,620 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for art pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays arts the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $84,140 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.