What are the main factors that influence an Arts Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Arts Assistant?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Arts Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Arts Assistant's salary?

An Arts Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,226 for beginners, reaching about $46,004 at mid-level, and approach $47,765 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Arts Assistant?

Arts Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Arts Assistant roles are District of Columbia $49,752, California $49,563, Massachusetts $48,903. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Arts Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Arts Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Administrative Assistant to Associate Dean, School of Arts, Science, Business, & Academic Services: $81,911; Master of Arts: $77,225; College Assistant Professor - Liberal Arts: $67,500; University Assistant Professor - Liberal Arts: $67,500; Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts: $67,499.

Arts Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Arts Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Arts Assistant in Virginia is $45,249 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Arts Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,193 to $49,777
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,499

10% $37,499

50% (Median) $45,249

90% $53,899

Arts Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,777	$4,148	$957	$24
Average	$45,249	$3,771	$870	$22
25th Percentile	$41,193	$3,433	$792	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Arts Assistant Salaries

An Arts Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Arts Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Arts Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,226
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,179
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,004
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,576
Expert (over 8 years): $47,765

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Arts Assistant	less than 1 year	$43,226
Early Career Level Arts Assistant	1-2 years	$44,179
Mid-Level Level Arts Assistant	2-4 years	$46,004
Senior-Level Level Arts Assistant	5-8 years	$47,576
Expert Level Arts Assistant	over 8 years	$47,765

How Do Arts Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Arts Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $49,752.
California: $49,563.
Massachusetts: $48,903.

District of Columbia $49,752 California $49,563 Massachusetts $48,903 Washington $48,723 New Jersey $48,705 Alaska $48,642 Connecticut $48,022 New York $47,770

Hawaii $46,966 Rhode Island $46,589 Maryland $46,332 Minnesota $45,982 Colorado $45,847 Illinois $45,802 Oregon $45,631 Delaware $45,506

New Hampshire $45,426 Virginia $45,249 Pennsylvania $44,733 Nevada $44,472 North Dakota $44,387 Michigan $44,252 Wisconsin $44,202 Vermont $44,104

Texas $43,830 Maine $43,812 Arizona $43,785 Ohio $43,753 Georgia $43,340 Indiana $43,133 Wyoming $43,093 Utah $43,030

Iowa $43,003 Kansas $42,787 Louisiana $42,724 North Carolina $42,702 Missouri $42,693 Florida $42,517 Montana $42,423 Nebraska $42,333

Kentucky $42,284 South Carolina $42,104 Tennessee $41,992 Idaho $41,947 New Mexico $41,619 Oklahoma $41,547 Alabama $41,282 South Dakota $40,837

Arkansas $40,594 West Virginia $40,464 Mississippi $40,073

Top Paying Cities for Arts Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $41,614
Lambsburg: $41,703
Laurel Fork: $41,749

Ivanhoe, VA $41,614

Lambsburg, VA $41,703

Laurel Fork, VA $41,749

Marion, VA $41,397

Max Meadows, VA $41,680

Meadowview, VA $41,024

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $41,357

Rocky Gap, VA $41,380

Ruther Glen, VA $43,650

Sealston, VA $44,779

Sharps, VA $43,458

Spotsylvania, VA $44,058

Sparta, VA $43,827

Stafford, VA $46,072

Stratford, VA $44,308

Tappahannock, VA $43,727

Thornburg, VA $44,202

Unionville, VA $43,485

Village, VA $43,672

Warsaw, VA $43,827

Weems, VA $42,967

Sandy Point, VA $43,884

White Stone, VA $42,847

Wicomico Church, VA $43,160

Woodford, VA $44,022

Zacata, VA $44,171

Winchester, VA $43,963

Bentonville, VA $43,586

Berryville, VA $44,597

Boyce, VA $44,679

Brucetown, VA $43,993

Chester Gap, VA $44,419

Clear Brook, VA $43,772

Cross Junction, VA $42,352

Fishers Hill, VA $42,960

Flint Hill, VA $44,178

Front Royal, VA $44,203

Gore, VA $42,589

Hume, VA $44,775

Huntly, VA $44,252

Strasburg, VA $42,793

Linden, VA $44,884

Markham, VA $44,874

Maurertown, VA $42,211

Middletown, VA $43,629

Millwood, VA $44,599

Rileyville, VA $43,098

Earlysville, VA $42,467

Esmont, VA $42,074

Faber, VA $41,887

Fishersville, VA $42,277

Free Union, VA $42,397

Gordonsville, VA $42,841

Greenwood, VA $42,226

Ivy, VA $42,485

Keene, VA $42,244

Keswick, VA $42,569

Locust Dale, VA $43,033

Lovingston, VA $41,438

Lyndhurst, VA $41,750

Montpelier Station, VA $42,851

Nellysford, VA $41,799

North Garden, VA $42,202

Orange, VA $43,271

Palmyra, VA $42,587

Piney River, VA $41,245

Quinque, VA $42,575

Roseland, VA $41,404

Ruckersville, VA $42,557

Schuyler, VA $41,926

Shipman, VA $41,432

Somerset, VA $42,853

Stanardsville, VA $42,433

Troy, VA $42,634

Tyro, VA $41,517

Waynesboro, VA $42,342

White Hall, VA $42,418

Woodberry Forest, VA $43,019

Achilles, VA $42,365

Amelia Court House, VA $43,151

Ark, VA $42,635

Arvonia, VA $42,256

Ashland, VA $43,572

Aylett, VA $43,592

Barhamsville, VA $42,965

Beaumont, VA $43,142

Beaverdam, VA $43,568

Bena, VA $42,353

Bohannon, VA $42,526

Bremo Bluff, VA $42,531

Bruington, VA $43,505

Bumpass, VA $43,502

Cardinal, VA $42,545

Cartersville, VA $42,883

Charles City, VA $43,233

Christchurch, VA $42,880

Church View, VA $42,980

Cobbs Creek, VA $42,663

Columbia, VA $42,771

Crozier, VA $43,429

Cumberland, VA $42,534

Deltaville, VA $42,698

Diggs, VA $42,543

Redwood, VA $41,403

Rich Creek, VA $41,544

Ridgeway, VA $41,833

Riner, VA $41,540

Ripplemead, VA $41,432

Rocky Mount, VA $41,440

Salem, VA $41,238

Sandy Level, VA $41,529

Shawsville, VA $41,365

Spencer, VA $41,824

Staffordsville, VA $41,615

Stanleytown, VA $41,902

Stuart, VA $41,812

Thaxton, VA $41,316

Troutville, VA $41,300

Union Hall, VA $41,448

Vesta, VA $41,759

Villamont, VA $41,295

Vinton, VA $41,218

Wirtz, VA $41,320

Woolwine, VA $41,730

Bristol, VA $40,201

Abingdon, VA $40,797

Andover, VA $40,676

Appalachia, VA $40,676

Bee, VA $41,178

Ben Hur, VA $40,844

Big Stone Gap, VA $40,313

Birchleaf, VA $41,219

Blackwater, VA $40,364

Castlewood, VA $40,481

Cleveland, VA $40,973

Clinchco, VA $41,183

Clintwood, VA $41,136

Coeburn, VA $40,744

Damascus, VA $41,117

Dante, VA $40,975

Davenport, VA $41,259

Dryden, VA $40,445

Duffield, VA $40,103

Dungannon, VA $40,249

East Stone Gap, VA $40,398

Ewing, VA $41,361

Fort Blackmore, VA $39,992

Gate City, VA $39,718

Haysi, VA $41,419

Hiltons, VA $39,812

Honaker, VA $41,202

Jonesville, VA $40,944

Keokee, VA $40,565

Lebanon, VA $40,814

Mc Clure, VA $40,983

Mendota, VA $40,214

Nickelsville, VA $40,045

Nora, VA $40,875

Norton, VA $40,720

Pennington Gap, VA $40,555

Pound, VA $40,888

Rosedale, VA $41,156

Rose Hill, VA $41,288

Saint Charles, VA $40,793

Saint Paul, VA $40,740

Weber City, VA $39,597

Whitetop, VA $41,278

Wise, VA $40,829

Pulaski, VA $41,721

Atkins, VA $41,369

Austinville, VA $41,703

Barren Springs, VA $41,739

Bastian, VA $41,375

Bland, VA $41,472

Broadford, VA $41,332

Cana, VA $41,767

Ceres, VA $41,335

Chilhowie, VA $41,321

Cripple Creek, VA $41,508

Crockett, VA $41,498

Draper, VA $41,687

Dugspur, VA $41,717

Elk Creek, VA $41,479

Emory, VA $41,204

Fancy Gap, VA $41,731

Fries, VA $41,618

Galax, VA $41,686

Glade Spring, VA $41,123

Rural Retreat, VA $41,446

Saltville, VA $41,339

Speedwell, VA $41,473

Sugar Grove, VA $41,379

Tannersville, VA $41,307

Troutdale, VA $41,350

Willis, VA $41,695

Woodlawn, VA $41,712

Wytheville, VA $41,594

Staunton, VA $42,290

Augusta Springs, VA $42,112

Bacova, VA $41,914

Blue Grass, VA $41,931

Brownsburg, VA $41,680

Buena Vista, VA $41,339

Churchville, VA $42,408

Clifton Forge, VA $41,772

Covington, VA $41,546

Craigsville, VA $42,116

Crimora, VA $42,452

Deerfield, VA $42,149

Doe Hill, VA $42,113

Fairfield, VA $41,619

Fort Defiance, VA $42,483

Glen Wilton, VA $41,614

Goshen, VA $41,935

Greenville, VA $41,909

Grottoes, VA $42,491

Head Waters, VA $42,183

Hot Springs, VA $41,797

Iron Gate, VA $41,844

Lexington, VA $41,692

Low Moor, VA $41,746

Mc Dowell, VA $42,130

Middlebrook, VA $41,919

Millboro, VA $41,952

Mint Spring, VA $42,130

Montebello, VA $41,537

Monterey, VA $42,009

Mount Sidney, VA $42,502

Mustoe, VA $42,078

New Hope, VA $42,477

Port Republic, VA $42,468

Raphine, VA $41,731

Rockbridge Baths, VA $41,772

Selma, VA $41,787

Steeles Tavern, VA $41,816

Stuarts Draft, VA $41,973

Swoope, VA $42,216

Verona, VA $42,502

Vesuvius, VA $41,444

Warm Springs, VA $41,927

West Augusta, VA $42,241

Weyers Cave, VA $42,512

Williamsville, VA $42,153

Lynchburg, VA $40,720

Altavista, VA $41,106

Alton, VA $42,005

Amherst, VA $40,997

Appomattox, VA $41,070

Bedford, VA $41,321

Big Island, VA $41,095

Blairs, VA $41,995

Brookneal, VA $41,269

Buffalo Junction, VA $42,138

Callands, VA $41,792

Chatham, VA $41,826

Clifford, VA $41,059

Clover, VA $41,902

Cluster Springs, VA $42,135

Coleman Falls, VA $40,889

Concord, VA $40,776

Crystal Hill, VA $41,838

Danville, VA $42,028

Hillsville, VA $41,767

Carson, VA $43,376

Hiwassee, VA $41,630

Independence, VA $41,485

Annandale, VA $49,361

Burke, VA $48,899

Dumfries, VA $47,467

Dunn Loring, VA $49,424

Fairfax, VA $48,686

Fairfax Station, VA $48,554

Falls Church, VA $49,467

Fort Belvoir, VA $48,869

Great Falls, VA $48,688

Greenway, VA $49,467

Lorton, VA $48,593

Merrifield, VA $49,311

Mc Lean, VA $49,462

West Mclean, VA $49,467

Mount Vernon, VA $49,053

Newington, VA $48,940

Dry Fork, VA $41,913

Brooke, VA $45,737

Evington, VA $40,946

Forest, VA $40,866

Gladstone, VA $41,106

Gladys, VA $41,107

Glasgow, VA $41,370

Goode, VA $41,001

Gretna, VA $41,528

Halifax, VA $41,993

Howardsville, VA $41,925

Hurt, VA $41,296

Java, VA $41,778

Ararat, VA $41,757

Axton, VA $41,886

Bassett, VA $41,856

Belspring, VA $41,638

Bent Mountain, VA $41,285

Blacksburg, VA $41,442

Blue Ridge, VA $41,271

Boones Mill, VA $41,256

Buchanan, VA $41,410

Callaway, VA $41,363

Christiansburg, VA $41,446

Cascade, VA $41,849

Catawba, VA $41,340

Check, VA $41,428

Claudville, VA $41,732

Cloverdale, VA $41,194

Collinsville, VA $41,994

Copper Hill, VA $41,373

Critz, VA $41,799

Daleville, VA $41,236

Dublin, VA $41,660

Eagle Rock, VA $41,530

Eggleston, VA $41,576

Elliston, VA $41,331

Ferrum, VA $41,595

Fieldale, VA $41,935

Fincastle, VA $41,365

Floyd, VA $41,598

Glade Hill, VA $41,413

Glen Lyn, VA $41,444

Goodview, VA $41,266

Hardy, VA $41,249

Henry, VA $41,657

Huddleston, VA $41,403

Keeling, VA $41,953

Chester, VA $43,580

Chesterfield, VA $43,554

Church Road, VA $43,411

Colonial Heights, VA $43,598

Courtland, VA $42,550

Dendron, VA $42,678

Dewitt, VA $43,271

Dinwiddie, VA $43,390

Disputanta, VA $43,425

Dolphin, VA $42,796

Drewryville, VA $42,457

Ebony, VA $42,164

Elberon, VA $42,502

Emporia, VA $42,553

Ford, VA $43,310

Franklin, VA $42,419

Freeman, VA $42,787

Gasburg, VA $42,255

Hopewell, VA $43,508

Ivor, VA $42,488

Jarratt, VA $42,920

Lawrenceville, VA $42,637

Mc Kenney, VA $43,158

Meredithville, VA $42,576

Newsoms, VA $42,279

Prince George, VA $43,549

Rawlings, VA $42,992

Sedley, VA $42,607

Skippers, VA $42,383

Spring Grove, VA $42,909

Stony Creek, VA $43,156

Surry, VA $42,398

Sussex, VA $43,059

Sutherland, VA $43,513

Valentines, VA $42,295

Wakefield, VA $42,662

Warfield, VA $43,027

Waverly, VA $42,997

White Plains, VA $42,271

Wilsons, VA $43,181

Yale, VA $42,885

Zuni, VA $42,471

Claremont, VA $42,966

Farmville, VA $42,161

Baskerville, VA $42,091

Indian Valley, VA $41,659

Mc Coy, VA $41,568

Martinsville, VA $41,925

Meadows Of Dan, VA $41,770

Moneta, VA $41,335

Montvale, VA $41,334

Narrows, VA $41,569

Newbern, VA $41,605

New Castle, VA $41,367

Newport, VA $41,461

New River, VA $41,720

Oriskany, VA $41,448

Paint Bank, VA $41,382

Parrott, VA $41,588

Patrick Springs, VA $41,847

Pearisburg, VA $41,610

Pembroke, VA $41,609

Penhook, VA $41,550

Pilot, VA $41,461

Pittsville, VA $41,530

Radford, VA $41,673

Long Island, VA $41,263

Lowry, VA $41,079

Lynch Station, VA $41,267

Madison Heights, VA $40,721

Monroe, VA $40,924

Naruna, VA $41,138

Nathalie, VA $41,636

Natural Bridge, VA $41,501

Natural Bridge Station, VA $41,322

Nelson, VA $42,200

Norwood, VA $41,264

Ringgold, VA $41,968

Rustburg, VA $40,815

Scottsburg, VA $42,050

Scottsville, VA $42,277

South Boston, VA $42,086

Spout Spring, VA $40,890

Sutherlin, VA $41,972

Sweet Briar, VA $40,841

Vernon Hill, VA $41,922

Virgilina, VA $42,100

Wingina, VA $41,508

Amonate, VA $41,416

Bandy, VA $41,325

Big Rock, VA $41,550

Bishop, VA $41,329

Bluefield, VA $41,457

Boissevain, VA $41,355

Breaks, VA $41,482

Burkes Garden, VA $41,372

Cedar Bluff, VA $41,432

Doran, VA $41,603

Falls Mills, VA $41,355

Grundy, VA $41,620

Horsepen, VA $41,346

Hurley, VA $41,406

Jewell Ridge, VA $41,432

Keen Mountain, VA $41,594

Mavisdale, VA $41,436

Maxie, VA $41,558

North Tazewell, VA $41,426

Oakwood, VA $41,617

Pilgrims Knob, VA $41,504

Pocahontas, VA $41,369

Pounding Mill, VA $41,490

Raven, VA $41,583

Red Ash, VA $41,621

Richlands, VA $41,598

Rowe, VA $41,452

Shortt Gap, VA $41,544

Swords Creek, VA $41,439

Tazewell, VA $41,361

Vansant, VA $41,440

Whitewood, VA $41,445

Wolford, VA $41,452

Boydton, VA $42,182

Bracey, VA $42,290

Brodnax, VA $42,453

Buckingham, VA $41,709

Burkeville, VA $42,355

Charlotte Court House, VA $41,748

Chase City, VA $41,964

Clarksville, VA $42,256

Crewe, VA $42,625

Cullen, VA $41,624

Dillwyn, VA $42,126

Drakes Branch, VA $41,960

Dundas, VA $42,584

Evergreen, VA $41,110

Fort Mitchell, VA $41,959

Green Bay, VA $42,121

Hampden Sydney, VA $42,224

Kenbridge, VA $42,356

Keysville, VA $41,956

La Crosse, VA $42,225

Lunenburg, VA $42,035

Meherrin, VA $42,040

Nottoway, VA $42,560

Pamplin, VA $41,484

Phenix, VA $41,297

Prospect, VA $41,745

Randolph, VA $41,816

Red House, VA $41,176

Red Oak, VA $42,018

Rice, VA $42,409

Saxe, VA $41,927

Skipwith, VA $42,048

South Hill, VA $42,209

Victoria, VA $42,184

Wylliesburg, VA $41,981

Roanoke, VA $41,165

Wachapreague, VA $42,743

Wardtown, VA $42,660

Wattsville, VA $42,783

Willis Wharf, VA $42,730

Windsor, VA $42,366

Withams, VA $42,749

Norfolk, VA $42,149

Newport News, VA $42,243

Fort Eustis, VA $42,260

Hampton, VA $42,269

Fort Monroe, VA $42,246

Poquoson, VA $42,255

Yorktown, VA $42,305

Lackey, VA $42,322

Seaford, VA $42,271

Portsmouth, VA $42,161

Fort Lee, VA $43,596

Petersburg, VA $43,596

Virginia State University, VA $43,596

Alberta, VA $42,734

Ammon, VA $43,307

Blackstone, VA $42,941

Boykins, VA $42,330

Branchville, VA $42,229

Capron, VA $42,538

Round Hill, VA $45,705

Catharpin, VA $47,418

Delaplane, VA $45,227

Ashburn, VA $47,614

Chantilly, VA $48,115

Gainesville, VA $47,032

Hamilton, VA $46,321

Lincoln, VA $46,276

Sterling, VA $48,193

Haymarket, VA $46,987

Herndon, VA $48,371

Leesburg, VA $46,866

Lovettsville, VA $45,827

Nokesville, VA $47,090

Upperville, VA $45,377

Warrenton, VA $45,542

Reston, VA $48,649

Waterford, VA $46,245

The Plains, VA $46,375

Doswell, VA $43,586

Dutton, VA $42,654

Fork Union, VA $42,662

Foster, VA $42,517

Glen Allen, VA $43,685

Gloucester, VA $42,609

Gloucester Point, VA $42,351

Goochland, VA $43,208

Grimstead, VA $42,624

Gum Spring, VA $43,208

Gwynn, VA $42,623

Hadensville, VA $43,141

Hallieford, VA $42,611

Hanover, VA $43,595

Hardyville, VA $42,738

Hartfield, VA $42,752

Hayes, VA $42,378

Henrico, VA $43,717

Hudgins, VA $42,591

Jamaica, VA $43,123

Jamestown, VA $42,475

Jetersville, VA $42,657

Kents Store, VA $42,757

King And Queen Court House, VA $43,188

King William, VA $43,412

Lanexa, VA $43,121

Lightfoot, VA $42,684

Little Plymouth, VA $43,133

Locust Hill, VA $42,880

Louisa, VA $43,201

Macon, VA $43,250

Maidens, VA $43,373

Manakin Sabot, VA $43,515

Mannboro, VA $43,232

Manquin, VA $43,538

Maryus, VA $42,357

Mascot, VA $43,007

Mathews, VA $42,542

Burgess, VA $43,279

Accomac, VA $42,709

Assawoman, VA $42,726

Atlantic, VA $42,784

Battery Park, VA $42,249

Belle Haven, VA $42,685

Birdsnest, VA $42,604

Bloxom, VA $42,775

Cape Charles, VA $42,546

Capeville, VA $42,554

Carrollton, VA $42,244

Carrsville, VA $42,437

Cheriton, VA $42,550

Chesapeake, VA $42,260

Chincoteague Island, VA $42,811

Wallops Island, VA $42,780

Craddockville, VA $42,691

Davis Wharf, VA $42,682

Eastville, VA $42,566

Exmore, VA $42,666

Franktown, VA $42,619

Greenbackville, VA $42,908

Greenbush, VA $42,786

Hacksneck, VA $42,667

Hallwood, VA $42,763

Harborton, VA $42,772

Horntown, VA $42,836

Oak Hall, VA $42,748

Isle Of Wight, VA $42,339

Jamesville, VA $42,643

Jenkins Bridge, VA $42,770

Keller, VA $42,719

Locustville, VA $42,717

Machipongo, VA $42,597

Mappsville, VA $42,754

Marionville, VA $42,597

Mears, VA $42,732

Melfa, VA $42,724

Modest Town, VA $42,835

Nassawadox, VA $42,641

Nelsonia, VA $42,838

New Church, VA $42,822

Onancock, VA $42,760

Onley, VA $42,713

Oyster, VA $42,560

Painter, VA $42,693

Parksley, VA $42,783

Pungoteague, VA $42,711

Quinby, VA $42,598

Rescue, VA $42,247

Sanford, VA $42,829

Saxis, VA $42,836

Seaview, VA $42,551

Smithfield, VA $42,293

Suffolk, VA $42,273

Tangier, VA $42,942

Tasley, VA $42,805

Temperanceville, VA $42,763

Townsend, VA $42,559

Virginia Beach, VA $42,823

Dulles, VA $48,662

Aldie, VA $47,126

Amissville, VA $44,833

Arcola, VA $47,599

Manassas, VA $47,677

Marshall, VA $45,491

Middleburg, VA $46,327

Catlett, VA $46,545

Centreville, VA $47,869

Clifton, VA $48,273

Orlean, VA $45,081

Paeonian Springs, VA $46,543

Paris, VA $45,081

Philomont, VA $46,190

Purcellville, VA $45,848

Bluemont, VA $45,235

Bristow, VA $47,307

Broad Run, VA $46,465

Calverton, VA $46,360

Casanova, VA $46,438

Rectortown, VA $45,435

Mechanicsville, VA $43,629

Midlothian, VA $43,563

Millers Tavern, VA $43,624

Mineral, VA $43,467

Moon, VA $42,561

Moseley, VA $43,418

New Canton, VA $42,477

New Kent, VA $43,390

New Point, VA $42,454

Newtown, VA $43,758

Norge, VA $42,747

North, VA $42,598

Oilville, VA $43,428

Onemo, VA $42,507

Ordinary, VA $42,415

Port Haywood, VA $42,447

Powhatan, VA $43,284

Providence Forge, VA $43,316

Quinton, VA $43,538

Rockville, VA $43,477

Ruthville, VA $43,226

Saint Stephens Church, VA $43,619

Saluda, VA $42,897

Sandston, VA $43,639

Sandy Hook, VA $43,200

Schley, VA $42,515

Severn, VA $42,379

Shacklefords, VA $42,920

State Farm, VA $43,394

Stevensville, VA $43,290

Studley, VA $43,626

Susan, VA $42,464

Toano, VA $42,880

Topping, VA $42,842

Trevilians, VA $43,174

Richmond, VA $43,729

Urbanna, VA $43,046

Wake, VA $42,778

Walkerton, VA $43,352

Ware Neck, VA $42,532

Water View, VA $43,037

West Point, VA $43,185

White Marsh, VA $42,462

Wicomico, VA $42,387

Williamsburg, VA $42,460

Woods Cross Roads, VA $42,614

Montpelier, VA $43,412

Oakton, VA $48,799

Occoquan, VA $48,439

Quantico, VA $46,829

Springfield, VA $49,233

Triangle, VA $47,168

Vienna, VA $49,232

Woodbridge, VA $48,089

Arlington, VA $49,481

Fort Myer, VA $49,481

Mattaponi, VA $43,024

Dhs, VA $49,481

Fort Valley, VA $42,778

Star Tannery, VA $42,360

Stephens City, VA $43,980

Stephenson, VA $44,009

Toms Brook, VA $42,754

White Post, VA $44,358

Woodstock, VA $42,401

Culpeper, VA $43,801

Aroda, VA $42,729

Banco, VA $42,873

Bealeton, VA $45,347

Boston, VA $43,685

Brandy Station, VA $44,569

Brightwood, VA $43,091

Castleton, VA $44,166

Elkwood, VA $44,511

Etlan, VA $42,992

Goldvein, VA $45,548

Graves Mill, VA $42,670

Haywood, VA $43,080

Hood, VA $42,401

Jeffersonton, VA $45,066

Leon, VA $43,273

Lignum, VA $44,254

Madison, VA $42,667

Midland, VA $45,799

Mitchells, VA $43,452

Oakpark, VA $42,937

Pratts, VA $42,662

Radiant, VA $42,820

Rapidan, VA $43,206

Remington, VA $44,987

Reva, VA $43,321

Richardsville, VA $44,623

Rixeyville, VA $44,508

Rochelle, VA $42,649

Somerville, VA $45,887

Sperryville, VA $43,279

Stevensburg, VA $44,342

Sumerduck, VA $44,999

Syria, VA $42,505

Viewtown, VA $44,537

Washington, VA $44,038

Wolftown, VA $42,405

Woodville, VA $43,706

Harrisonburg, VA $42,578

Basye, VA $42,237

Bergton, VA $42,107

Bridgewater, VA $42,498

Broadway, VA $42,367

Criders, VA $42,183

Dayton, VA $42,352

Edinburg, VA $42,309

Elkton, VA $42,437

Alexandria, VA $49,475

Fredericksburg, VA $44,828

Bowling Green, VA $43,958

Burr Hill, VA $43,964

Callao, VA $43,711

Caret, VA $44,232

Center Cross, VA $43,479

Champlain, VA $44,131

Coles Point, VA $44,296

Colonial Beach, VA $44,545

Corbin, VA $44,270

Dahlgren, VA $46,006

Dogue, VA $44,516

Dunnsville, VA $43,636

Edwardsville, VA $43,336

Farnham, VA $43,464

Garrisonville, VA $46,384

Hague, VA $43,976

Hartwood, VA $44,958

Haynesville, VA $43,940

Heathsville, VA $43,295

Hustle, VA $44,158

Irvington, VA $42,948

Jersey, VA $44,577

Kilmarnock, VA $42,985

King George, VA $45,272

Kinsale, VA $43,891

Ladysmith, VA $43,705

Lancaster, VA $43,090

Laneview, VA $43,195

Lively, VA $43,130

Locust Grove, VA $43,976

Loretto, VA $44,166

Lottsburg, VA $43,629

Merry Point, VA $43,022

Milford, VA $43,797

Mollusk, VA $43,038

Montross, VA $44,264

Morattico, VA $43,262

Mount Holly, VA $44,116

Ninde, VA $45,373

Nuttsville, VA $43,219

Oldhams, VA $43,856

Ophelia, VA $43,302

Partlow, VA $44,084

Port Royal, VA $44,154

Rappahannock Academy, VA $44,163

Reedville, VA $43,270

Rhoadesville, VA $43,562

Rollins Fork, VA $44,544

Fulks Run, VA $42,261

Hinton, VA $42,222

Keezletown, VA $42,428

Lacey Spring, VA $42,449

Linville, VA $42,427

Luray, VA $42,563

Mc Gaheysville, VA $42,477

Mount Crawford, VA $42,478

Mount Jackson, VA $42,339

Mount Solon, VA $42,345

New Market, VA $42,437

Orkney Springs, VA $42,248

Penn Laird, VA $42,496

Quicksburg, VA $42,382

Pleasant Valley, VA $42,473

Shenandoah, VA $42,452

Singers Glen, VA $42,424

Stanley, VA $42,455

Timberville, VA $42,445

Charlottesville, VA $42,521

Afton, VA $42,050

Arrington, VA $41,213

Barboursville, VA $42,686

Batesville, VA $42,419

Covesville, VA $42,053

Crozet, VA $42,440

Dyke, VA $42,419

Ruby, VA $46,162

Arts Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Arts Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Arts Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Arts Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Arts Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$52,037	$25.0	15%
Telecom	$52,037	$25.0	15%
Biotechnology	$49,774	$24.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$49,774	$24.0	10%
Internet	$49,774	$24.0	10%

Arts Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Arts Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,193

Average $45,249/year

$49,777

$3,433

Average $3,771/month

$4,148

$792

Average $870/week

$957

$20

Average $22/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,777	$4,148	$957	$24
Average	$45,249	$3,771	$870	$22
25th Percentile	$41,193	$3,433	$792	$20

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