How much does an art make in Texas?
$77,560a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Texas. That is $37.29 an hour or $6,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.29
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,170Median: $77,560Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,170 | $19.31 | |
| 25th | $59,410 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| 75th | $99,890 | $48.02 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.64 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $96,050 |
| College Station, TX | $94,740 |
| Amarillo, TX | $83,280 |
| Austin, TX | $80,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $79,010 |
| Abilene, TX | $78,630 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,970 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,810 |
| Killeen, TX | $65,190 |
| Laredo, TX | $63,830 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 18. Washington | $77,950 |
| 19. Minnesota | $77,760 |
| 20. Iowa | $77,740 |
| 21. Texas | $77,560 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $77,560 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $77,280 |
| 24. Oregon | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.29 ($77,560 a year).
Do arts make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $77,560 against $78,620 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Texas rank for art pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays arts the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $96,050 a year.
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.