How much does an art make in Washington?
$77,950a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Washington. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.48
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,230Median: $77,950Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,230 | $25.11 | |
| 25th | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| Median | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| 75th | $96,750 | $46.51 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.60 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $81,050 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,910 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $76,130 |
| Portland, OR | $75,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 15. Connecticut | $78,600 |
| 16. Montana | $78,420 |
| 17. Ohio | $78,050 |
| 18. Washington | $77,950 |
| 19. Minnesota | $77,760 |
| 20. Iowa | $77,740 |
| 21. Texas | $77,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.48 ($77,950 a year).
Do arts make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $77,950 against $78,620 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for art pay?
Washington ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays arts the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $81,050 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.