Art and Design Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for art and design workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $70,300 ≈ $34/hr
National median salary $58,240
Total employment 645,970 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do art and design workers make in the U.S.?
The median art and design workers salary in the United States is $58,240 per year (mean $70,300), and about 80% earn between $34,530 and $124,080.
How much do art and design workers make per hour?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $70,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.