SOC 27-1019 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Artists and Related Workers, All Other wages by metro
National median annual wage
$71,240
- 10th percentile
- $36,580
- 25th percentile
- $42,010
- Median
- $71,240
- 75th percentile
- $115,150
- 90th percentile
- $136,660
- Mean
- $80,530
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 6,930.
That median is 39.7% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 100 | $66,050 | $132,620 | $152,730 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,410 | $84,590 | $125,050 | $152,730 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 320 | $83,390 | $122,570 | $141,150 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Not available | $31,510 | $110,120 | $142,150 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Not available | $69,170 | $96,550 | $126,340 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | Not available | $44,120 | $96,530 | $147,080 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 50 | $46,790 | $92,720 | $105,390 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 50 | $50,920 | $92,100 | $143,210 |
| Columbus, OH | 40 | $57,630 | $84,860 | $124,970 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 90 | $63,380 | $80,640 | $128,670 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 50 | $62,080 | $73,840 | $95,780 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 40 | $35,280 | $73,780 | $112,050 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 50 | $23,090 | $68,690 | $110,490 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 80 | $24,600 | $67,240 | $148,930 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Not available | $49,400 | $64,510 | $125,320 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 40 | $36,600 | $62,960 | $95,400 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | Not available | $28,530 | $51,340 | $123,910 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | Not available | $37,840 | $50,810 | $106,370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 370 | $36,580 | $48,760 | $97,450 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | Not available | $19,240 | $48,380 | $65,040 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,410 | $84,590 | $125,050 | $152,730 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 840 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 370 | $36,580 | $48,760 | $97,450 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 320 | $83,390 | $122,570 | $141,150 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 170 | $36,900 | $43,190 | $62,970 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 100 | $66,050 | $132,620 | $152,730 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 90 | $63,380 | $80,640 | $128,670 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 80 | $24,600 | $67,240 | $148,930 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 80 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 60 | $23,800 | $38,170 | $125,570 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 60 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 50 | $50,920 | $92,100 | $143,210 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 50 | $46,790 | $92,720 | $105,390 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 50 | $23,090 | $68,690 | $110,490 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 50 | $62,080 | $73,840 | $95,780 |
| Boulder, CO | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Columbus, OH | 40 | $57,630 | $84,860 | $124,970 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 40 | $35,280 | $73,780 | $112,050 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 40 | $36,600 | $62,960 | $95,400 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 470 | $80,180 | $128,610 | $156,750 |
| Georgia | 360 | $67,020 | $119,680 | $141,150 |
| Virginia | 180 | $51,520 | $111,530 | $148,700 |
| Connecticut | Not available | $81,140 | $103,740 | $186,000 |
| West Virginia | 50 | $41,660 | $101,400 | $125,050 |
| Massachusetts | 50 | $51,530 | $94,890 | $143,210 |
| Pennsylvania | 100 | $43,460 | $86,260 | $147,080 |
| New Jersey | Not available | $42,060 | $85,500 | $152,630 |
| Ohio | 120 | $51,270 | $82,280 | $120,000 |
| North Carolina | 80 | $57,580 | $81,850 | $128,380 |
| Oregon | 140 | $43,010 | $71,490 | $124,900 |
| Colorado | Not available | $48,220 | $69,860 | $117,500 |
| Indiana | 110 | $32,390 | $65,530 | $85,040 |
| North Dakota | Not available | $44,690 | $64,470 | $106,370 |
| Texas | 260 | $23,800 | $64,060 | $125,050 |
| Michigan | 230 | $27,530 | $63,830 | $106,160 |
| Missouri | 100 | $40,980 | $63,130 | $137,050 |
| Alaska | 40 | $45,590 | $63,080 | $116,900 |
| California | 740 | $36,580 | $60,540 | $109,390 |
| New Hampshire | 50 | $40,290 | $58,640 | $96,520 |
| Florida | Not available | $40,210 | $45,870 | $122,700 |
| Utah | 190 | $36,900 | $43,190 | $63,190 |
| Tennessee | Not available | $18,370 | $43,030 | $66,790 |
| Iowa | 70 | $31,730 | $39,550 | $62,710 |
| Kentucky | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Washington | 130 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Artists and Related Workers, All Other?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is $71,240. Employment is 6,930.
How does Artists and Related Workers, All Other pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is 39.7% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Artists and Related Workers, All Other?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is highest on this page's list at $132,620.