How much does an art make in Washington?
$80,190a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $38.55 an hour or $6,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.55
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,170Median: $80,190Highest 10%: $130,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| 25th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| Median | $80,190 | $38.55 | |
| 75th | $115,000 | $55.27 | |
| 90th | $130,600 | $62.77 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for arts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $38.55 ($80,190 a year).
Do arts make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $80,190 against $78,620 nationally, 2% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $96,900, so Washington pays 17% less.
Where does Washington rank for art pay?
42 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,600 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.