27 Series · SOC 27-1019

Artists and Related Workers, All Other Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$71,240
Median / year
$136,660
Top 10% earn
+0.8%
Growth '23–'33
6,930
US workers

Artists and Related Workers, All Other earn a median of $71,240 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $71,240, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $36,580 (10th percentile) to $136,660 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 6,930 US workers. Maryland pays the most ($128,610), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Artists and Related Workers, All Other earn a median of $71,240, putting them above the typical US occupation and higher than 63% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media, it ranks #17 of 36 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 0.8% by 2033.

$71,240
Median annual wage
Top 37%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#17 of 36
in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
3.7×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Maryland at $128,610. Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.

Artists and Related Workers, All Other (SOC 27-1019) pays a national median of $71,240 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $36,580 at the 10th percentile to $136,660 at the 90th, with a mean of $80,530 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 6,930 Americans work in this occupation across 24 reporting states and 23 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a +0.8% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,200 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is No formal educational credential and long-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.6 per 100,000 and injury rate of 0.5 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Maryland pays the highest state median at $128,610, which is +81% above the national figure. The top metro is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD at $132,620 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 6,930 jobs Median $71,240/yr

Median Salary

$71,240

per year

Median Hourly

$34.25/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$80,530

average

Employment

6,930

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Artists and Related Workers, All Other pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$71,240 Top 37% higher than 63% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 27-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Artists and Related Workers, All Other; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 25 27-series occupations with growth data, Artists and Related Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +0.8% growth and $71,240 median pay.

Among 25 27-series occupations with growth data, Artists and Related Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +0.8% growth and $71,240 median pay. Scatter plot of 25 data points. $20000$40000$60000$80000$100000$120000 -10%-5%0%5%10% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 25 27-series occupations with growth data, Artists and Related Workers, All Other sits on the slower-growing side at +0.8% growth and $71,240 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

+0.8%

Slower than average

Annual Openings

1,200

per year (projected)

Typical Education

No formal educational credential

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
A

Very Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

0.6/100K

Injury Rate

0.5/100

Danger Index

2.3/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$36,580$42,010$71,240$115,150$136,660
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$17.59$20.20$34.25$55.36$65.70
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$36,580

25th Percentile

$42,010

Median

$71,240

75th Percentile

$115,150

90th Percentile

$136,660

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. Maryland $128,610 2. Georgia $119,680 3. Virginia $111,530 4. Connecticut $103,740 5. West Virginia $101,400

Lowest Paying States

20. Iowa $39,550 21. Tennessee $43,030 22. Utah $43,190 23. Florida $45,870 24. New Hampshire $58,640
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 Maryland $128,610 +81% above national
2 Georgia $119,680 +68% above national
3 Virginia $111,530 +57% above national
4 Connecticut $103,740 +46% above national
5 West Virginia $101,400 +42% above national
6 Massachusetts $94,890 +33% above national
7 Pennsylvania $86,260 +21% above national
8 New Jersey $85,500 +20% above national
9 Ohio $82,280 +15% above national
10 North Carolina $81,850 +15% above national
11 Oregon $71,490 same as national
12 Colorado $69,860 2% below national
13 Indiana $65,530 8% below national
14 North Dakota $64,470 10% below national
15 Texas $64,060 10% below national
16 Michigan $63,830 10% below national
17 Missouri $63,130 11% below national
18 Alaska $63,080 11% below national
19 California $60,540 15% below national
20 New Hampshire $58,640 18% below national
21 Florida $45,870 36% below national
22 Utah $43,190 39% below national
23 Tennessee $43,030 40% below national
24 Iowa $39,550 44% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $132,620 2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,050 3. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $122,570 4. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $110,120 5. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,550

Lowest Paying Metros

19. Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,170 20. Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $43,190 21. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,870 22. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,380 23. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $48,760
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $132,620 +86% above national
2 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,050 +76% above national
3 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $122,570 +72% above national
4 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $110,120 +55% above national
5 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $96,550 +36% above national
6 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $96,530 +35% above national
7 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $92,720 +30% above national
8 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,100 +29% above national
9 Columbus, OH $84,860 +19% above national
10 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,640 +13% above national
11 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,840 +4% above national
12 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $73,780 +4% above national
13 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $68,690 4% below national
14 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $67,240 6% below national
15 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,510 9% below national
16 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,960 12% below national
17 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $51,340 28% below national
18 Fargo, ND-MN $50,810 29% below national
19 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $48,760 32% below national
20 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $48,380 32% below national
21 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,870 36% below national
22 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $43,190 39% below national
23 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,170 46% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Artists and Related Workers, All Other make? ▼
The median annual salary for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is $71,240 ($34.25/hour). The salary range spans from $36,580 at the 10th percentile to $136,660 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Artists and Related Workers, All Other the most? ▼
Maryland pays the highest median salary for Artists and Related Workers, All Other at $128,610/year, which is +81% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Artists and Related Workers, All Other? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is No formal educational credential. On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Artists and Related Workers, All Other? ▼
Artists and Related Workers, All Other has a safety grade of A (Very Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 0.6 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 0.5 per 100 workers.
Is Artists and Related Workers, All Other a good career? ▼
Employment for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is projected to grow 0.8% from 2024 to 2034, which is slower than average. About 1,200 openings are projected each year.
How does Artists and Related Workers, All Other pay vary by state? ▼
Artists and Related Workers, All Other salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Maryland at $128,610/year, while New Hampshire pays the least at $58,640/year. BLS data covers 24 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Artists and Related Workers, All Other? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD at $132,620/year. BLS reports wage data for 23 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Artists and Related Workers, All Other pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $115,150/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: Maryland leads at $128,610/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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