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Explore Arts, Design & Entertainment salary data across 51 states. This industry covers 36 occupations with 2,010,130 workers nationally. Average median salary: $61K.
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| # | State | Avg Salary | Occupations | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $92K | 20 | 31,290 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $88K | 25 | 42,970 |
| 3 | New York | $86K | 28 | 175,730 |
| 4 | California | $84K | 29 | 266,920 |
| 5 | Washington | $74K | 29 | 43,260 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $74K | 27 | 42,690 |
| 7 | Maryland | $70K | 29 | 28,640 |
| 8 | Colorado | $70K | 28 | 37,700 |
| 9 | Nevada | $68K | 26 | 16,590 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $68K | 21 | 6,390 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $68K | 28 | 20,930 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $65K | 22 | 6,370 |
| 13 | Oregon | $65K | 25 | 25,680 |
| 14 | Georgia | $65K | 30 | 50,740 |
| 15 | Vermont | $64K | 20 | 4,420 |
| 16 | Virginia | $63K | 30 | 49,920 |
| 17 | Illinois | $63K | 27 | 59,050 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $61K | 27 | 34,540 |
| 19 | Utah | $60K | 29 | 22,020 |
| 20 | Missouri | $60K | 29 | 31,110 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $60K | 29 | 60,130 |
| 22 | Florida | $59K | 32 | 124,990 |
| 23 | Delaware | $59K | 13 | 3,490 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $58K | 28 | 32,020 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $58K | 28 | 55,390 |
| 26 | Indiana | $58K | 29 | 30,730 |
| 27 | Texas | $58K | 31 | 131,510 |
| 28 | Ohio | $58K | 32 | 57,700 |
| 29 | Michigan | $57K | 28 | 46,920 |
| 30 | Arizona | $57K | 28 | 30,940 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $56K | 26 | 35,870 |
| 32 | Alaska | $56K | 17 | 2,590 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $56K | 27 | 15,280 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $56K | 18 | 6,810 |
| 35 | Alabama | $54K | 23 | 13,950 |
| 36 | Iowa | $54K | 25 | 17,520 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $54K | 20 | 6,570 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $53K | 26 | 16,600 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $53K | 20 | 4,510 |
| 40 | Idaho | $53K | 20 | 7,630 |
| 41 | Maine | $53K | 21 | 6,300 |
| 42 | Kansas | $53K | 27 | 14,120 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $53K | 25 | 19,520 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $52K | 27 | 9,720 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $52K | 27 | 14,900 |
| 46 | Montana | $52K | 24 | 6,840 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $50K | 22 | 4,620 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $49K | 14 | 2,140 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $48K | 23 | 10,870 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $48K | 21 | 6,380 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $47K | 21 | 4,630 |
About Arts, Design & Entertainment (SOC 27*)
Arts, Design & Entertainment occupations are classified under SOC prefix 27 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This group covers 36 distinct occupations ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Salary data reflects May 2025 estimates from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey.
There are 36 distinct Arts, Design & Entertainment occupations employing 2,010,130 workers nationally (2025 BLS data).
The national average median salary for Arts, Design & Entertainment occupations is $61,991/year.
District of Columbia has the highest average Arts, Design & Entertainment salary at $92,512/year.
Arts, Design & Entertainment jobs are available in 51 states.
All data is from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. SOC prefix: 27.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Industry groupings follow the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, prefix 27. Our Methodology · Data Sources
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