How much does an artist and related worker make in Houston?
$38,170a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- -46%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,800Median: $38,170Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,800 | $11.44 | |
| 25th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $66,840 | $32.13 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.37 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| San Antonio, TX | $68,690 |
| Dallas, TX | $67,240 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.35 ($38,170 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $38,170 against $71,240 nationally, 46% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,060, so Houston pays 40% less.
Where does Houston rank for artist and related worker pay?
23 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,600 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.