How much does an art make in Virginia Beach?
$71,500a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $34.38 an hour or $5,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.38
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,750Median: $71,500Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,750 | $20.55 | |
| 25th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| Median | $71,500 | $34.38 | |
| 75th | $98,890 | $47.54 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.11 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Charlottesville, VA | $104,600 |
| Washington, DC | $80,190 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $77,480 |
| Richmond, VA | $73,940 |
| Roanoke, VA | $54,880 |
Related jobs in Virginia Beach
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $129,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $127,500 |
| Atmospheric | $125,300 |
| Business Teacher | $103,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Political Science Teacher | $99,380 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,470 |
| Engineering Teacher | $86,070 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $85,300 |
| History Teacher | $84,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Virginia Beach?
The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $34.38 ($71,500 a year).
Do arts make more in Virginia Beach than the national average?
No: $71,500 against $78,620 nationally, 9% less.
How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $74,870, so Virginia Beach pays 5% less.
Where does Virginia Beach rank for art pay?
103 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,300 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.