Artists and Related Workers, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $152,730 or more. The middle half of other artists and related workers in Washington earn between $109,970 and $136,660.
- $85K10th
- $110K25th
- $125KMedian
- $137K75th
- $153K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,080 | $10,173 | $58.69 |
| Median | $125,050 | $10,421 | $60.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $109,970 | $9,164 | $52.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,660 | $11,388 | $65.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Artists and Related Workers, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other artists and related workers in Washington earn 52% more than the U.S. average ($80,530). At the median the gap is +76% against the U.S. median of $71,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $122,080 | $125,050 | $84,590 | $152,730 | 1,410 |
| United States | $80,530 | $71,240 | $36,580 | $136,660 | 6,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Artists and Related Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $122,080, a single filer in Washington takes home about $87,299 a year, or $7,275 a month and $3,358 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $90,006 | $7,500 |
| Working in MD | $89,074 | $7,423 |
| Working in VA | $88,502 | $7,375 |
| Working in DC | $87,299 | $7,275 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other artists and related workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $122,080 buys what about $112,119 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Artists and Related Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$121,300
- Philadelphia, PA$98,630
- Columbus, OH$87,480
- Detroit, MI$67,900
- Boston, MA$92,430
- Atlanta, GA$116,070
Highest-paying cities for other artists and related workers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,080).
- Washington, DC$122,080
- Baltimore, MD$121,300
- Atlanta, GA$116,070
- Philadelphia, PA$98,630
- Seattle, WA$95,520
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Artists and Related Workers, All Other salary in Washington: questions
How much do other artists and related workers make an hour in Washington?
$58.69 an hour on average, and $60.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other artists and related workers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $109,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other artists and related workers take-home pay in Washington?
About $87,299 a year ($7,275 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,080.
Do other artists and related workers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 52% more than the U.S. average for this job ($80,530).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 10.06, this job is 10.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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