How much does an art make in Pennsylvania?
$77,280a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Pennsylvania. That is $37.15 an hour or $6,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.15
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,460Median: $77,280Highest 10%: $122,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 25th | $58,300 | $28.03 | |
| Median | $77,280 | $37.15 | |
| 75th | $94,300 | $45.34 | |
| 90th | $122,200 | $58.75 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $81,790 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $79,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,380 |
| Lancaster, PA | $76,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,730 |
| Reading, PA | $75,200 |
| Erie, PA | $62,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 20. Iowa | $77,740 |
| 21. Texas | $77,560 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $77,560 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $77,280 |
| 24. Oregon | $76,770 |
| 25. New Mexico | $76,240 |
| 26. Indiana | $76,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.15 ($77,280 a year).
Do arts make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $77,280 against $78,620 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for art pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays arts the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $81,790 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.