How much does an artist and related worker make in Detroit?
$51,340a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $24.68 an hour or $4,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.68
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,530Median: $51,340Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,530 | $13.72 | |
| 25th | $48,230 | $23.19 | |
| Median | $51,340 | $24.68 | |
| 75th | $87,170 | $41.91 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.57 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $108,200 |
| Art Director | $95,390 |
| Technical Writer | $92,390 |
| News Analyst | $77,180 |
| Producer and Director | $76,290 |
| Writer and Author | $75,760 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $69,100 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $65,850 |
| Editor | $65,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $24.68 ($51,340 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $51,340 against $71,240 nationally, 28% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $63,830, so Detroit pays 20% less.
Where does Detroit rank for artist and related worker pay?
17 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 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.