How much does an art make in St. Louis?
$78,510a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,010Median: $78,510Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 25th | $61,920 | $29.77 | |
| Median | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.18 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.87 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Columbia, MO | $75,810 |
| Kansas City, MO | $71,870 |
| Springfield, MO | $70,130 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $37.75 ($78,510 a year).
Do arts make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $78,510 against $78,620 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $75,960, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for art pay?
58 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 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.