How much does an artist and related worker make in Washington?
$125,100a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $60.12 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.12
- Vs. national median
- +76%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,590Median: $125,100Highest 10%: $152,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 25th | $110,000 | $52.87 | |
| Median | $125,100 | $60.12 | |
| 75th | $136,700 | $65.70 | |
| 90th | $152,700 | $73.43 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $92,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $60.12 ($125,100 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $125,100 against $71,240 nationally, 76% more.
Where does Washington rank for artist and related worker pay?
2 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,700 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.