How much does an artist and related worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Average (mean)
- $80,530
- Jobs
- 6,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $42,010 | $20.20 | |
| Median | $71,240 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.36 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.70 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maryland | $128,600 |
| Georgia | $119,700 |
| Virginia | $111,500 |
| Connecticut | $103,700 |
| West Virginia | $101,400 |
| Massachusetts | $94,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,260 |
| New Jersey | $85,500 |
| Ohio | $82,280 |
| North Carolina | $81,850 |
| Oregon | $71,490 |
| Colorado | $69,860 |
| Indiana | $65,530 |
| North Dakota | $64,470 |
| Texas | $64,060 |
| Michigan | $63,830 |
| Missouri | $63,130 |
| Alaska | $63,080 |
| California | $60,540 |
| New Hampshire | $58,640 |
| Florida | $45,870 |
| Utah | $43,190 |
| Tennessee | $43,030 |
| Iowa | $39,550 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $132,600 |
| Washington, DC | $125,100 |
| Atlanta, GA | $122,600 |
| Miami, FL | $110,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,550 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $96,530 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $92,720 |
| Boston, MA | $92,100 |
| Columbus, OH | $84,860 |
| Portland, OR | $80,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $68,690 |
| Dallas, TX | $67,240 |
| Denver, CO | $64,510 |
In other countries
Artist and Related Worker belongs to the international group "Other artistic and cultural associate professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Art Director$114,900
- Craft Artist$46,080
- Fine Artist$55,490
- Special Effects Artist and Animator$102,000
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$83,910
- Fashion Designer$80,960
- Floral Designer$37,360
- Graphic Designer$62,960
- Interior Designer$67,190
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $34.25 ($71,240 a year).
How much does an artist and related worker make a month?
About $5,937 a month before tax, based on a median of $71,240 a year.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year ($17.59 an hour); the top 10% make $136,700 or more.
Which state pays artist and related workers the most?
Maryland, with a median of $128,600 a year, followed by Georgia ($119,700) and Virginia ($111,500).
Which city pays artist and related workers the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $132,600 a year.
How many artist and related workers are there in the United States?
About 6,930 people work as artist and related workers.
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.