Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Artists and Related Workers, All Other (SOC 27-1019) earn a median $71,240 a year ($34.25 an hour) in the United States, with 6,930 employed as of May 2025; the highest-paying state is Maryland.
What artists and related workers, all other do
This residual category covers artists and related workers whose work does not fit craft artists, fine artists, or animators. O*NET's alternate titles give examples, including art appraisers, art consultants, architectural modelers, advertising designers, calligraphers, ceramic artists, and art objects repairers. The source definition is a single line, and O*NET lists no core tasks for this code, so duties are not described in detail. The titles suggest that work may mix creative production with evaluation or advising. Anyone whose work matches a specific artist category is counted there instead. Because the heading is a catch-all, the work can vary a great deal from one job to the next, and the heading alone says very little about what any given worker does day to day.
Also called: Advertising Designer, Architectural Modeler, Art Appraiser, Art Consultant, Art Objects Repairer.
National wage percentiles, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.59 | $20.20 | $34.25 | $55.36 | $65.70 | $38.72 | 6,930 |
| Annual | $36,580 | $42,010 | $71,240 | $115,150 | $136,660 | $80,530 | ||
Employment per 1,000 jobs and the location quotient are area measures; they appear in the state and metro tables below. To see what a wage in this range leaves after tax, use FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Where artists and related workers, all other earn and work most
Five highest-paying states
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maryland | Hourly | $38.55 | $49.07 | $61.83 | $69.56 | $75.36 | $58.96 | 470 | 0.17 | 3.79 |
| Annual | $80,180 | $102,070 | $128,610 | $144,680 | $156,750 | $122,640 | ||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $32.22 | $48.06 | $57.54 | $62.50 | $67.86 | $53.68 | 360 | 0.07 | 1.67 |
| Annual | $67,020 | $99,960 | $119,680 | $130,000 | $141,150 | $111,650 | ||||
| Virginia | Hourly | $24.77 | $40.88 | $53.62 | $63.50 | $71.49 | $51.32 | 180 | 0.04 | 0.98 |
| Annual | $51,520 | $85,030 | $111,530 | $132,080 | $148,700 | $106,740 | ||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $39.01 | $46.53 | $49.88 | $58.65 | $89.42 | $53.85 | ** | ** | ** |
| Annual | $81,140 | $96,780 | $103,740 | $121,990 | $186,000 | $112,010 | ||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $20.03 | $31.33 | $48.75 | $56.87 | $60.12 | $44.20 | 50 | 0.07 | 1.50 |
| Annual | $41,660 | $65,170 | $101,400 | $118,290 | $125,050 | $91,940 | ||||
Five states with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| California | Hourly | $17.59 | $17.59 | $29.11 | $40.89 | $52.59 | $33.11 | 740 | 0.04 | 0.92 |
| Annual | $36,580 | $36,580 | $60,540 | $85,060 | $109,390 | $68,860 | ||||
| Maryland | Hourly | $38.55 | $49.07 | $61.83 | $69.56 | $75.36 | $58.96 | 470 | 0.17 | 3.79 |
| Annual | $80,180 | $102,070 | $128,610 | $144,680 | $156,750 | $122,640 | ||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $32.22 | $48.06 | $57.54 | $62.50 | $67.86 | $53.68 | 360 | 0.07 | 1.67 |
| Annual | $67,020 | $99,960 | $119,680 | $130,000 | $141,150 | $111,650 | ||||
| Texas | Hourly | $11.44 | $17.81 | $30.80 | $38.86 | $60.12 | $31.00 | 260 | 0.02 | 0.41 |
| Annual | $23,800 | $37,040 | $64,060 | $80,830 | $125,050 | $64,480 | ||||
| Michigan | Hourly | $13.24 | $23.19 | $30.69 | $41.91 | $51.04 | $31.94 | 230 | 0.05 | 1.18 |
| Annual | $27,530 | $48,230 | $63,830 | $87,170 | $106,160 | $66,430 | ||||
Five highest-paying metropolitan areas
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | Hourly | $31.76 | $53.62 | $63.76 | $69.56 | $73.43 | $58.32 | 100 | 0.07 | 1.61 |
| Annual | $66,050 | $111,530 | $132,620 | $144,680 | $152,730 | $121,300 | ||||
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Hourly | $40.67 | $52.87 | $60.12 | $65.70 | $73.43 | $58.69 | 1,410 | 0.45 | 10.06 |
| Annual | $84,590 | $109,970 | $125,050 | $136,660 | $152,730 | $122,080 | ||||
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Hourly | $40.09 | $49.56 | $58.93 | $62.50 | $67.86 | $55.80 | 320 | 0.11 | 2.50 |
| Annual | $83,390 | $103,080 | $122,570 | $130,000 | $141,150 | $116,070 | ||||
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Hourly | $15.15 | $23.00 | $52.94 | $62.95 | $68.34 | $45.02 | ** | ** | ** |
| Annual | $31,510 | $47,840 | $110,120 | $130,940 | $142,150 | $93,640 | ||||
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Hourly | $33.26 | $43.94 | $46.42 | $46.42 | $60.74 | $45.92 | ** | ** | ** |
| Annual | $69,170 | $91,400 | $96,550 | $96,550 | $126,340 | $95,520 | ||||
Five metropolitan areas with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Hourly | $40.67 | $52.87 | $60.12 | $65.70 | $73.43 | $58.69 | 1,410 | 0.45 | 10.06 |
| Annual | $84,590 | $109,970 | $125,050 | $136,660 | $152,730 | $122,080 | ||||
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 840 | 0.09 | 1.99 |
| Annual | * | * | * | * | * | * | ||||
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Hourly | $17.59 | $17.59 | $23.44 | $35.25 | $46.85 | $30.38 | 370 | 0.06 | 1.32 |
| Annual | $36,580 | $36,580 | $48,760 | $73,330 | $97,450 | $63,190 | ||||
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Hourly | $40.09 | $49.56 | $58.93 | $62.50 | $67.86 | $55.80 | 320 | 0.11 | 2.50 |
| Annual | $83,390 | $103,080 | $122,570 | $130,000 | $141,150 | $116,070 | ||||
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | Hourly | $17.74 | $20.77 | $20.77 | $20.77 | $30.27 | $22.30 | 170 | 0.20 | 4.58 |
| Annual | $36,900 | $43,190 | $43,190 | $43,190 | $62,970 | $46,370 | ||||
Top industries employing artists and related workers, all other
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) employ 42.3% of artists and related workers, all other nationally (2,930 jobs) at a median $117,790 a year ($56.63 an hour), followed by Personal Care Services (21.1%) and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (7.6%).
| Industry | Employment | Share of occupation | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) NAICS 999100 | 2,930 | 42.3% | $117,790 | $56.63 |
| Personal Care Services NAICS 812100 | 1,460 | 21.1% | $38,790 | $18.65 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools NAICS 611300 | 530 | 7.6% | $62,510 | $30.06 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services NAICS 541800 | 200 | 2.9% | $75,970 | $36.53 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries NAICS 512100 | 170 | 2.5% | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Share is the industry's employment over the occupation's national employment (6,930). Industries whose employment BLS withheld are not ranked.
Published medians, May 2021 to May 2025
BLS published a median annual wage of $61,580 for artists and related workers, all other in May 2021 and $71,240 in May 2025, with employment of 7,390 and 6,930.
| Release | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | $61,580 | $29.61 | 7,390 |
| May 2022 | $69,760 | $33.54 | 7,510 |
| May 2023 | $74,750 | $35.94 | 7,420 |
| May 2024 | $72,760 | $34.98 | 7,370 |
| May 2025 | $71,240 | $34.25 | 6,930 |
BLS does not design OEWS as a time series: each release pools three years of samples, and occupational classifications, area definitions and estimation methods change between releases, so a difference between two releases is not a measure of change over time. The figures are shown as published, side by side, and nothing is computed from them. See how often OEWS is updated.
Every state, by median wage
26 states and DC publish a row for this occupation. A linked state has its own page with the within-state metro table and comparison; the others appear here only.
| Rank | State | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland profile | $61.83 | $128,610 | $80,180 | $156,750 | 470 | 0.17 | 3.79 |
| 2 | Georgia profile | $57.54 | $119,680 | $67,020 | $141,150 | 360 | 0.07 | 1.67 |
| 3 | Virginia profile | $53.62 | $111,530 | $51,520 | $148,700 | 180 | 0.04 | 0.98 |
| 4 | Connecticut profile | $49.88 | $103,740 | $81,140 | $186,000 | ** | ** | ** |
| 5 | West Virginia profile | $48.75 | $101,400 | $41,660 | $125,050 | 50 | 0.07 | 1.50 |
| 6 | Massachusetts profile | $45.62 | $94,890 | $51,530 | $143,210 | 50 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania profile | $41.47 | $86,260 | $43,460 | $147,080 | 100 | 0.02 | 0.37 |
| 8 | New Jersey profile | $41.10 | $85,500 | $42,060 | $152,630 | ** | ** | ** |
| 9 | Ohio profile | $39.56 | $82,280 | $51,270 | $120,000 | 120 | 0.02 | 0.48 |
| 10 | North Carolina profile | $39.35 | $81,850 | $57,580 | $128,380 | 80 | 0.02 | 0.34 |
| 11 | Oregon profile | $34.37 | $71,490 | $43,010 | $124,900 | 140 | 0.07 | 1.54 |
| 12 | Colorado profile | $33.59 | $69,860 | $48,220 | $117,500 | ** | ** | ** |
| 13 | Indiana profile | $31.50 | $65,530 | $32,390 | $85,040 | 110 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| 14 | North Dakota profile | $31.00 | $64,470 | $44,690 | $106,370 | ** | ** | ** |
| 15 | Texas profile | $30.80 | $64,060 | $23,800 | $125,050 | 260 | 0.02 | 0.41 |
| 16 | Michigan profile | $30.69 | $63,830 | $27,530 | $106,160 | 230 | 0.05 | 1.18 |
| 17 | Missouri profile | $30.35 | $63,130 | $40,980 | $137,050 | 100 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| 18 | Alaska profile | $30.33 | $63,080 | $45,590 | $116,900 | 40 | 0.12 | 2.76 |
| 19 | California profile | $29.11 | $60,540 | $36,580 | $109,390 | 740 | 0.04 | 0.92 |
| 20 | New Hampshire profile | $28.19 | $58,640 | $40,290 | $96,520 | 50 | 0.07 | 1.50 |
| 21 | Florida profile | $22.05 | $45,870 | $40,210 | $122,700 | ** | ** | ** |
| 22 | Utah profile | $20.77 | $43,190 | $36,900 | $63,190 | 190 | 0.11 | 2.49 |
| 23 | Tennessee profile | $20.69 | $43,030 | $18,370 | $66,790 | ** | ** | ** |
| 24 | Iowa profile | $19.01 | $39,550 | $31,730 | $62,710 | 70 | 0.04 | 0.98 |
| – | Kentucky profile | * | * | * | * | 120 | 0.06 | 1.29 |
| – | Washington profile | * | * | * | * | 130 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
Related occupations
Occupations in the same SOC broad group (27-1010), with their national median annual wage.
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Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS 27-1019 Artists and Related Workers, All Other.
*- Wage estimate not available.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.
- Top industries: nat4d_M2025_dl.xlsx in oesm25in4.zip (BLS OEWS May 2025, national, 4-digit NAICS, cross-ownership). Employment is the industry's rounded total for this occupation; industries whose employment BLS withheld (**) are not ranked.
- Published medians: national_M2021_dl.xlsx to national_M2024_dl.xlsx in oesm21nat.zip to oesm24nat.zip (BLS OEWS May 2021 to May 2024, national, cross-industry, all ownerships) and the May 2025 spine. Each release is shown as published; nothing is computed between them.
Sources
- BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018, definition of 27-1019, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- O*NET 30.1 Database, 27-1019.00, National Center for O*NET Development, USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0).
- OEWS May 2025 national industry-specific estimates, 4-digit NAICS (oesm25in4.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2021 national estimates (oesm21nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2022 national estimates (oesm22nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2023 national estimates (oesm23nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2024 national estimates (oesm24nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2025 national estimates (oesm25nat.zip), the site's data spine, US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
Includes information from O*NET 30.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Description written 2026-10-17 in our own words from the sources above.