How much does an art make in Phoenix?
$71,230a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,400Median: $71,230Highest 10%: $135,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,400 | $30.96 | |
| 25th | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $79,190 | $38.07 | |
| 90th | $135,400 | $65.08 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $75,430 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $34.25 ($71,230 a year).
Do arts make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $71,230 against $78,620 nationally, 9% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $72,060, so Phoenix pays 1% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for art pay?
106 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,400 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.