How much does an artist and related worker make in Baltimore?
$132,600a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $63.76 an hour or $11,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.76
- Vs. national median
- +86%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,050Median: $132,600Highest 10%: $152,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,050 | $31.75 | |
| 25th | $111,500 | $53.62 | |
| Median | $132,600 | $63.76 | |
| 75th | $144,700 | $69.56 | |
| 90th | $152,700 | $73.43 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| Washington, DC | $125,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $96,530 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
| Editor | $79,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $63.76 ($132,600 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $132,600 against $71,240 nationally, 86% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $128,600, so Baltimore pays 3% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for artist and related worker pay?
1 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,700 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.