SOC 27-1019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Artists and Related Workers, All Other — North Carolina
North Carolina
In North Carolina the median wage for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is $81,850 a year, which is 14.9% higher than the national figure of $71,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Carolina the median wage for Artists and Related Workers, All Other is $81,850 a year, which is 14.9% higher than the national figure of $71,240. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $68,420 and $106,330. The lowest tenth earn under $57,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $128,380.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.34 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. North Carolina ranks number 10th out of 24 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 745 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 158th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,580 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $68,420 | −4.0% |
| Median (50th) | $81,850 | +14.9% |
| 75th | $106,330 | +49.3% |
| 90th | $128,380 | +80.2% |
| Mean | $88,930 | +24.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $81,850 goes as far as $86,797 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,797US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,850 a year, 14.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,580 to $128,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 24 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Artists and Related Workers, All Other in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $81,850, or $39.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,240, so pay in North Carolina is 14.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Carolina earns more than $128,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in North Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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