How much does an art make in Portland?
$75,660a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $36.38 an hour or $6,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,730Median: $75,660Highest 10%: $221,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,730 | $25.35 | |
| 25th | $70,590 | $33.94 | |
| Median | $75,660 | $36.38 | |
| 75th | $113,000 | $54.34 | |
| 90th | $221,300 | $106.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Eugene, OR | $101,300 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $36.38 ($75,660 a year).
Do arts make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $75,660 against $78,620 nationally, 4% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $76,770, so Portland pays 1% less.
Where does Portland rank for art pay?
88 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,300 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.