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Artists and Related Workers, All Other Salary

Artists and Related Workers, All Other earn a median $71,240 a year nationally. Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

U.S. median
$71,240
$34.25 per hour
Range
$36,580 – $136,660
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,930
across the U.S.
▼2.1%
Pay trend: The median for artists and related workers, all other in the U.S. fell from $72,760 (May 2024) to $71,240 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 4.5%.

What artists and related workers, all other do

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Typical education
No formal educational credential
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
+2.0% (slower than average)
Openings per year
1,100
Self-employed
44%

Employment of artists and related workers, all other is projected to grow 2.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Artists and Related Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$58,947
per year · effective tax rate 17.3%
$4,912Monthly
$2,456Twice a month
$2,267Every 2 weeks
$28.34Hourly
  • Federal income tax$6,843
  • Social Security (6.2%)$4,417
  • Medicare (1.45%)$1,033
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$58,947

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$36,580$17.59$31,572
25th percentile$42,010$20.20$35,935
Median (50th)$71,240$34.25$58,947
75th percentile$115,150$55.36$89,838
90th percentile (top earners)$136,660$65.70$104,673

Artists and Related Workers, All Other salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Maryland $128,610+5.5%$93,370 $80,180 – $156,750470
Georgia $119,680+2.7%$87,436 $67,020 – $141,150360
Virginia $111,530+3.7%$81,692 $51,520 – $148,700180
Connecticut $103,740+57.7%$77,680 $81,140 – $186,000—
West Virginia $101,400—$76,212 $41,660 – $125,05050
Massachusetts $94,890+19.3%$71,061 $51,530 – $143,21050
Pennsylvania $86,260+22.5%$66,866 $43,460 – $147,080100
New Jersey $85,500+36.8%$65,723 $42,060 – $152,630—
Ohio $82,280+19.5%$65,234 $51,270 – $120,000120
North Carolina $81,850+14.7%$63,654 $57,580 – $128,38080
Oregon $71,490+7.4%$53,697 $43,010 – $124,900140
Colorado $69,860+17.9%$55,611 $48,220 – $117,500—
Indiana $65,530+33.3%$52,930 $32,390 – $85,040110
North Dakota $64,470—$53,982 $44,690 – $106,370—
Texas $64,060+68.4%$53,652 $23,800 – $125,050260
Michigan $63,830+31.3%$51,005 $27,530 – $106,160230
Missouri $63,130+5.3%$50,875 $40,980 – $137,050100
Alaska $63,080+13.9%$52,865 $45,590 – $116,90040
California $60,540−22.2%$48,355 $36,580 – $109,390740
New Hampshire $58,640—$49,297 $40,290 – $96,52050
Florida $45,870+2.1%$39,037 $40,210 – $122,700—
Utah $43,190−28.0%$35,906 $36,900 – $63,190190
Tennessee $43,030−5.8%$36,755 $18,370 – $66,790—
Iowa $39,550—$33,107 $31,730 – $62,71070

Related jobs

JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$55,490Bachelor's degree-2.9%
Craft Artist$46,080No formal educational credential+2.0%
Special Effects Artist and Animator$102,030Bachelor's degree-0.3%
Art Director$114,850Bachelor's degree+4.2%
Set and Exhibit Designer$75,240Bachelor's degree+1.4%
Interior Designer$67,190Bachelor's degree+2.7%
Designers, All Other$64,950Bachelor's degree+1.2%
Graphic Designer$62,960Bachelor's degree-1.7%
Fashion Designer$80,960Bachelor's degree+0.1%
Commercial and Industrial Designer$83,910Bachelor's degree+2.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a artists and related workers, all other make?

The national median salary for artists and related workers, all other is $71,240 a year ($34.25 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,580 and the top 10% earn over $136,660. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays artists and related workers, all other the most?

Maryland has the highest median pay at $128,610.

How many artists and related workers, all other are there in the U.S.?

About 6,930 people work as artists and related workers, all other nationwide.