Artists and Related Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for artists and related workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Maryland$122,640
- Connecticut$112,010
- Georgia$111,650
- Virginia$106,740
- Massachusetts$93,810
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $122,640 | $128,610 | $59 | +52.3% | 470 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $112,010 | $103,740 | $54 | +39.1% | — |
| 3 | Georgia | $111,650 | $119,680 | $54 | +38.6% | 360 |
| 4 | Virginia | $106,740 | $111,530 | $51 | +32.5% | 180 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $93,810 | $94,890 | $45 | +16.5% | 50 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $91,940 | $101,400 | $44 | +14.2% | 50 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $90,550 | $86,260 | $44 | +12.4% | 100 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $88,930 | $81,850 | $43 | +10.4% | 80 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $85,010 | $85,500 | $41 | +5.6% | — |
| 10 | Ohio | $82,780 | $82,280 | $40 | +2.8% | 120 |
| 11 | Colorado | $78,900 | $69,860 | $38 | -2% | — |
| 12 | Missouri | $77,890 | $63,130 | $37 | -3.3% | 100 |
| 13 | Oregon | $75,090 | $71,490 | $36 | -6.8% | 140 |
| 14 | Alaska | $72,140 | $63,080 | $35 | -10.4% | 40 |
| 15 | California | $68,860 | $60,540 | $33 | -14.5% | 740 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $66,470 | $64,470 | $32 | -17.5% | — |
| 17 | Michigan | $66,430 | $63,830 | $32 | -17.5% | 230 |
| 18 | Texas | $64,480 | $64,060 | $31 | -19.9% | 260 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $63,280 | $58,640 | $30 | -21.4% | 50 |
| 20 | Florida | $62,820 | $45,870 | $30 | -22% | — |
| 21 | Indiana | $60,650 | $65,530 | $29 | -24.7% | 110 |
| 22 | Utah | $47,070 | $43,190 | $23 | -41.5% | 190 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $43,560 | $43,030 | $21 | -45.9% | — |
| 24 | Iowa | $42,140 | $39,550 | $20 | -47.7% | 70 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 27 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $132,620 | $121,300 | 100 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $125,050 | $122,080 | 1,410 |
| 3 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $122,570 | $116,070 | 320 |
| 4 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $110,120 | $93,640 | — |
| 5 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $96,550 | $95,520 | — |
| 6 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $96,530 | $98,630 | — |
| 7 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $92,720 | $79,520 | 50 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $92,100 | $92,430 | 50 |
| 9 | Columbus, OH | $84,860 | $87,480 | 40 |
| 10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $80,640 | $86,300 | 90 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing artists and related workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $117,790 | $110,750 | 2,930 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $117,790 | $110,750 | 2,930 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $115,150 | $109,390 | 3,020 |
| 4 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $115,150 | $109,390 | 3,020 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $108,160 | $102,800 | 3,510 |
| 6 | Other Schools and Instruction | $87,170 | $85,040 | — |
| 7 | Other Schools and Instruction, Privately Owned | $87,170 | $85,040 | — |
| 8 | Sector 23 - Construction | $80,940 | $82,100 | — |
| 9 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $80,640 | $73,220 | — |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $80,640 | $75,250 | — |
| 11 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $79,570 | $85,970 | 40 |
| 12 | Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | $75,970 | $87,340 | 200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do artists and related workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median artists and related workers, all other salary in the United States is $71,240 per year (mean $80,530), and about 80% earn between $36,580 and $136,660.
How much do artists and related workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays artists and related workers, all other the most?
Maryland has the highest average pay for artists and related workers, all other at $122,640 per year (median $128,610).
What is the job outlook for artists and related workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +0.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 1,200 openings per year.
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