As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Art in the US is $58,795, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,131 weekly, or $4,900 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Art in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Visual Art in the US vary widely, spanning from $44,865 to $69,650. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,503) and 75th percentile ($64,477), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,650 per year. This $12,974 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Typography, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Visual Art often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visual Art Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Art Salary $44,865 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Art Salary $51,503 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Art Salary $58,795 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Art Salary $64,477 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Art Salary $69,650 US August 01, 2026
25% $51,503 10% $44,865 90% $69,650 75% $64,477 $58,795 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Visual Art

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Skills associated with Visual Art: Design, Classroom

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