How much does an art make in Providence?
$94,490a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $45.43 an hour or $7,874 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.43
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,820Median: $94,490Highest 10%: $131,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,820 | $30.20 | |
| 25th | $72,540 | $34.88 | |
| Median | $94,490 | $45.43 | |
| 75th | $124,600 | $59.90 | |
| 90th | $131,900 | $63.42 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for arts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $133,500 |
| Law Teacher | $128,500 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $128,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $126,600 |
| History Teacher | $107,000 |
| Business Teacher | $104,600 |
| Area | $104,500 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $103,800 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $45.43 ($94,490 a year).
Do arts make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $94,490 against $78,620 nationally, 20% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $97,580, so Providence pays 3% less.
Where does Providence rank for art pay?
18 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,900 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.