How much does an art make in Seattle?
$81,050a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.97 an hour or $6,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.97
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,710Median: $81,050Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,710 | $27.75 | |
| 25th | $66,340 | $31.89 | |
| Median | $81,050 | $38.97 | |
| 75th | $99,980 | $48.07 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.03 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Spokane, WA | $77,910 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $76,130 |
| Portland, OR | $75,660 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.97 ($81,050 a year).
Do arts make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $81,050 against $78,620 nationally, 3% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,950, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for art pay?
39 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,800 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.