How much does an artist and related worker make in Portland?
$80,640a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.77 an hour or $6,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.77
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,380Median: $80,640Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 25th | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| Median | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 75th | $88,460 | $42.53 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.86 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
| Editor | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.77 ($80,640 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $80,640 against $71,240 nationally, 13% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $71,490, so Portland pays 13% more.
Where does Portland rank for artist and related worker pay?
10 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 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.