Artists and Related Workers
Occupation
$99,060
National Median Salary
$47.63
Median Hourly Wage
93,390
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+50.4%
10 Year Change
$65,860
2014 Median
$99,060
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Artists and Related Workers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $162,790 | 50 |
| Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities | $149,600 | 170 |
| Other Personal Services | $149,220 | 100 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $148,410 | 510 |
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | $140,080 | — |
Detailed Artists and Related Workers Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Art Directors | $111,040 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $72,760 |
| Craft Artists | $38,480 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $60,560 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,800 |
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Other Personal Services
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
Insurance Carriers
Software Publishers
Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers
