Artists and Related Workers

Occupation

$99,060
National Median Salary
$47.63
Median Hourly Wage
93,390
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$44,670
$64,880
$99,060
$139,330
$186,820

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+50.4%
10 Year Change
$65,860
2014 Median
$99,060
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

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 —

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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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Explore Artists and Related Workers by Industry

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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