Art and Design Workers

Occupation

$53,180

National Median Salary

$25.57

Median Hourly Wage

681,550

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$32,030

$37,950

$53,180

$79,040

$117,530

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+23.4%

10 Year Change

$43,100

2014 Median

$53,180

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

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Top Paying Industries for Art and Design Workers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures	$140,020	—
Other Building Equipment Contractors	$126,230	40
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing	$119,060	330
Software Publishers	$117,400	10,640
Natural Gas Distribution	$111,490	70

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