Highest-paying states for artists and related workers, all other
Maryland leads at $128,610 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $128,610 | $102,070–$144,680 |
| Georgia | $119,680 | $99,960–$130,000 |
| Virginia | $111,530 | $85,030–$132,080 |
| West Virginia | $101,400 | $65,170–$118,290 |
| Massachusetts | $94,890 | $60,840–$120,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,260 | $49,960–$122,930 |
| Ohio | $82,280 | $56,470–$105,490 |
| North Carolina | $81,850 | $68,420–$106,330 |
| Oregon | $71,490 | $50,940–$80,640 |
| Indiana | $65,530 | $45,080–$65,530 |
| Texas | $64,060 | $37,040–$80,830 |
| Michigan | $63,830 | $48,230–$87,170 |
| Missouri | $63,130 | $45,760–$118,120 |
| Alaska | $63,080 | $53,370–$84,650 |
| California | $60,540 | $36,580–$85,060 |
| New Hampshire | $58,640 | $47,830–$82,280 |
| Utah | $43,190 | $43,190–$43,190 |
| Iowa | $39,550 | $33,850–$43,060 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.