Artists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for artists and related workers, all other in the U.S. is $71,240 ($34.25 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $71,240
- Mean annual wage
- $80,530
- Median hourly wage
- $34.25
- Employment
- 6,930
6,930 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,580 | $17.59 |
| 25th percentile | $42,010 | $20.20 |
| Median (50th) | $71,240 | $34.25 |
| 75th percentile | $115,150 | $55.36 |
| 90th percentile | $136,660 | $65.70 |
Highest-paying states for artists and related workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $128,610 | 470 |
| Georgia | $119,680 | 360 |
| Virginia | $111,530 | 180 |
| Connecticut | $103,740 | — |
| West Virginia | $101,400 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $94,890 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,260 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $85,500 | — |
| Ohio | $82,280 | 120 |
| North Carolina | $81,850 | 80 |
Lowest-paying states
- Iowa: $39,550 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $43,030 median annual wage
- Utah: $43,190 median annual wage
- Florida: $45,870 median annual wage
- New Hampshire: $58,640 median annual wage
About this occupation
All artists and related workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 14.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 41.9% |
| Master's degree | 12.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Editors$77,920
- Interior Designers$67,190
- Audio and Video Technicians$58,100
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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