How much does an art make in Pittsburgh?
$79,610a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $38.27 an hour or $6,634 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.27
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,490Median: $79,610Highest 10%: $117,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| Median | $79,610 | $38.27 | |
| 75th | $81,010 | $38.95 | |
| 90th | $117,000 | $56.25 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Harrisburg, PA | $81,790 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,380 |
| Lancaster, PA | $76,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,730 |
| Reading, PA | $75,200 |
| Erie, PA | $62,760 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $121,800 |
| Law Teacher | $121,300 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $101,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $100,900 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $100,000 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $98,960 |
| History Teacher | $98,850 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $96,840 |
| Sociology Teacher | $95,440 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $38.27 ($79,610 a year).
Do arts make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $79,610 against $78,620 nationally, 1% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $77,280, so Pittsburgh pays 3% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for art pay?
46 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,000 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.