How much does an artist and related worker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $46.41 an hour or $8,044 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.41
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 23
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,120 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $74,070 | $35.61 | |
| Median | $96,530 | $46.41 | |
| 75th | $131,600 | $63.27 | |
| 90th | $147,100 | $70.71 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $75,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $46.41 ($96,530 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $96,530 against $71,240 nationally, 35% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $86,260, so Philadelphia pays 12% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for artist and related worker pay?
6 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,100 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.