How much does an art make in Richmond?
$73,940a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $35.55 an hour or $6,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.55
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,980Median: $73,940Highest 10%: $124,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 25th | $57,900 | $27.84 | |
| Median | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 75th | $87,580 | $42.11 | |
| 90th | $124,300 | $59.74 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Charlottesville, VA | $104,600 |
| Washington, DC | $80,190 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $77,480 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $71,500 |
| Roanoke, VA | $54,880 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $35.55 ($73,940 a year).
Do arts make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $73,940 against $78,620 nationally, 6% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $74,870, so Richmond pays 1% less.
Where does Richmond rank for art pay?
98 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,300 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.