How much does an artist and related worker make in Boston?
$92,100a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $44.28 an hour or $7,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.28
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,920Median: $92,100Highest 10%: $143,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,920 | $24.48 | |
| 25th | $58,220 | $27.99 | |
| Median | $92,100 | $44.28 | |
| 75th | $120,400 | $57.90 | |
| 90th | $143,200 | $68.85 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
| Interior Designer | $81,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $44.28 ($92,100 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $92,100 against $71,240 nationally, 29% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $94,890, so Boston pays 3% less.
Where does Boston rank for artist and related worker pay?
8 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,200 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.