Artists and Related Workers, All Other Salary
The median artists and related workers, all other salary in the United States is $71,240 per year ($34.25/hour). Salaries range from $36,580 at the entry level to $136,660+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 6,930 artists and related workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$71,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$34.25
per hour
Employment
6,930
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,580
25th percentile
$42,010
Median
$71,240
75th percentile
$115,150
90th percentile
$136,660
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.8%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Artists and Related Workers, All Other Salary by State
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$40K$129K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maryland
$129K
+81%
Georgia
$120K
+68%
Virginia
$112K
+57%
Connecticut
$104K
+46%
West Virginia
$101K
+42%
Massachusetts
$95K
+33%
Pennsylvania
$86K
+21%
New Jersey
$86K
+20%
Ohio
$82K
+15%
North Carolina
$82K
+15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $128,610 | +80.5% |
| Georgia | $119,680 | +68.0% |
| Virginia | $111,530 | +56.6% |
| Connecticut | $103,740 | +45.6% |
| West Virginia | $101,400 | +42.3% |
| Massachusetts | $94,890 | +33.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $86,260 | +21.1% |
| New Jersey | $85,500 | +20.0% |
| Ohio | $82,280 | +15.5% |
| North Carolina | $81,850 | +14.9% |
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Artists and Related Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $132,620 | +86.2% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,050 | +75.5% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $122,570 | +72.1% |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $110,120 | +54.6% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $96,550 | +35.5% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $96,530 | +35.5% |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $92,720 | +30.2% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $92,100 | +29.3% |
| Columbus, OH | $84,860 | +19.1% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $80,640 | +13.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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