How much does an art make in Virginia?
$74,870a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Virginia. That is $36.00 an hour or $6,239 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,520Median: $74,870Highest 10%: $124,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| Median | $74,870 | $36.00 | |
| 75th | $96,300 | $46.30 | |
| 90th | $124,300 | $59.74 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlottesville, VA | $104,600 |
| Washington, DC | $80,190 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $77,480 |
| Richmond, VA | $73,940 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $71,500 |
| Roanoke, VA | $54,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 26. Indiana | $76,050 |
| 27. Missouri | $75,960 |
| 28. Nebraska | $75,200 |
| 29. Virginia | $74,870 |
| 30. North Carolina | $73,800 |
| 31. West Virginia | $73,280 |
| 32. Idaho | $72,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $36.00 ($74,870 a year).
Do arts make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $74,870 against $78,620 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for art pay?
Virginia ranks 29 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays arts the most?
Charlottesville, VA, with a median of $104,600 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.