How much does an artist and related worker make in Seattle?
$96,550a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $46.42 an hour or $8,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.42
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 23
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,170Median: $96,550Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,170 | $33.25 | |
| 25th | $91,400 | $43.94 | |
| Median | $96,550 | $46.42 | |
| 75th | $96,550 | $46.42 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.74 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| Portland, OR | $80,640 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $46.42 ($96,550 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $96,550 against $71,240 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Seattle rank for artist and related worker pay?
5 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,300 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.