Top 15 cities for artists and related workers, all other by average salary
| Washington, DC | $122,080 |
|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $121,300 |
| Atlanta, GA | $116,070 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,630 |
| Seattle, WA | $95,520 |
| Miami, FL | $93,640 |
| Boston, MA | $92,430 |
| Columbus, OH | $87,480 |
| Portland, OR | $86,300 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $79,520 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,190 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,300 |
| Denver, CO | $74,830 |
| Detroit, MI | $67,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $67,890 |
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Artists and Related Workers, All Other salary by state
Maryland pays other artists and related workers the most statewide, $122,640 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $122,640 | $128,610 | 470 | 1 | $121,300 | $121,300 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $122,080 | $122,080 |
| Connecticut | $112,010 | $103,740 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $111,650 | $119,680 | 360 | 1 | $116,070 | $116,070 |
| Virginia | $106,740 | $111,530 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | n/a | n/a | 130 | 1 | $95,520 | $95,520 |
| Massachusetts | $93,810 | $94,890 | 50 | 1 | $92,430 | $92,430 |
| West Virginia | $91,940 | $101,400 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $90,550 | $86,260 | 100 | 1 | $98,630 | $98,630 |
| North Carolina | $88,930 | $81,850 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $85,010 | $85,500 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $82,780 | $82,280 | 120 | 1 | $87,480 | $87,480 |
| Colorado | $78,900 | $69,860 | n/a | 2 | $79,520 | $74,830 |
| Missouri | $77,890 | $63,130 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $75,090 | $71,490 | 140 | 1 | $86,300 | $86,300 |
| Alaska | $72,140 | $63,080 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $68,860 | $60,540 | 740 | 4 | $77,190 | $63,190 |
| North Dakota | $66,470 | $64,470 | n/a | 1 | $64,380 | $64,380 |
| Michigan | $66,430 | $63,830 | 230 | 1 | $67,900 | $67,900 |
| Texas | $64,480 | $64,060 | 260 | 3 | $67,290 | $57,480 |
| New Hampshire | $63,280 | $58,640 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $62,820 | $45,870 | n/a | 2 | $93,640 | $55,520 |
| Indiana | $60,650 | $65,530 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $47,070 | $43,190 | 190 | 1 | $46,370 | $46,370 |
| Tennessee | $43,560 | $43,030 | n/a | 1 | $43,720 | $43,720 |
| Iowa | $42,140 | $39,550 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Artists and Related Workers, All Other salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $122,080 | $125,050 | $58.69 | 1,410 |
| Baltimore, MD | $121,300 | $132,620 | $58.32 | 100 |
| Atlanta, GA | $116,070 | $122,570 | $55.80 | 320 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $98,630 | $96,530 | $47.42 | n/a |
| Seattle, WA | $95,520 | $96,550 | $45.92 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $93,640 | $110,120 | $45.02 | n/a |
| Boston, MA | $92,430 | $92,100 | $44.44 | 50 |
| Columbus, OH | $87,480 | $84,860 | $42.06 | 40 |
| Portland, OR | $86,300 | $80,640 | $41.49 | 90 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $79,520 | $92,720 | $38.23 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,190 | $73,840 | $37.11 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $76,300 | $73,780 | $36.68 | 40 |
| Denver, CO | $74,830 | $64,510 | $35.97 | n/a |
| Detroit, MI | $67,900 | $51,340 | $32.65 | n/a |
| Sacramento, CA | $67,890 | $62,960 | $32.64 | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $67,290 | $68,690 | $32.35 | 50 |
| Dallas, TX | $67,140 | $67,240 | $32.28 | 80 |
| Fargo, ND | $64,380 | $50,810 | $30.95 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,190 | $48,760 | $30.38 | 370 |
| Houston, TX | $57,480 | $38,170 | $27.64 | 60 |
| Tampa, FL | $55,520 | $45,870 | $26.69 | n/a |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $46,370 | $43,190 | $22.30 | 170 |
| Nashville, TN | $43,720 | $48,380 | $21.02 | n/a |
Related jobs
- Graphic DesignersU.S. average $70,560
- Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersU.S. average $42,830
- Art DirectorsU.S. average $129,440
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsU.S. average $73,150
- Commercial and Industrial DesignersU.S. average $93,260
- Floral DesignersU.S. average $39,520
- Interior DesignersU.S. average $74,540
- Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsU.S. average $112,870
Artists and Related Workers, All Other salary: questions
Where do other artists and related workers make the most money?
In Washington, DC, with an average of $122,080 a year, among the 23 metro areas we cover.
What is the average other artists and related workers salary in the U.S.?
$80,530 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $71,240, so half of other artists and related workers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should other artists and related workers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of other artists and related workers nationwide earn between $42,010 (25th percentile) and $115,150 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays other artists and related workers the most?
Maryland, with a statewide average of $122,640 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is other artists and related workers pay the lowest?
Nashville, TN, at $43,720 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1019.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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