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Job outlook for arts administrators in the United States
Are arts administrator jobs in demand?
Arts administrator job and salary trends over time
Arts administrator jobs over time
Arts administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 192 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 53 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 114 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 117 | 0.00% |
Average arts administrator salary over time
Arts administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,050 | $26.95 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $54,203 | $26.06 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $52,976 | $25.47 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $52,363 | $25.17 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $51,459 | $24.74 | +2.4% |
Arts administrator jobs by state
Most common states for arts administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 214 | 31% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 913 | 15% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 791 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 100 | 14% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,112 | 13% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 920 | 13% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 338 | 11% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 144 | 11% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 84 | 11% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 68 | 11% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 674 | 10% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 657 | 9% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 515 | 9% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 373 | 9% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 96 | 9% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 84 | 9% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 962 | 8% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 177 | 8% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 142 | 8% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 47 | 8% |
Arts Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of arts administrator experts
Marywood University
International Association of Administrative Professionals
What will help Arts Administrators increase their earning potential?
Dr. Joseph Oluwole: My general advice is to seek out administrator and professor mentors who can provide a sounding board and encouragement through the emotional roller coaster that administration can be. I cannot overstate the importance of supportive mentors to the success of a new graduate beginning as an administrator. Even the State of New Jersey, for instance, recognizes the importance of mentoring and created a formal program for new assistant principals and principals to seek support from experienced mentors under the state's New Jersey Leaders to Leaders (NJL2L) program.
Sue Jenkins
Associate ProfessorMarywood University
Art Department
What soft skills should all Arts Administrators possess?
Sue Jenkins: At Marywood University, we seek to develop transferable soft skills in our Art students through various classroom experiences. We do this by focusing on key aptitudes like strong verbal and written communication skills, teamwork and collegiality, problem-solving and creative thinking, design thinking, flexibility, and adaptability, giving and receiving feedback, and basics like time management, punctuality, and personal responsibility. In light of the global Covid pandemic, now more than ever, employers are seeking candidates with strong empathy skills, folks who strive to build Accessibility accommodations in all that they do, and people who are sensitive to and supportive of issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Arts Administrators to find work opportunities?
Veronica Cochran: I would urge graduates to not simply focus on locations or organizations with the highest salary or most job or promotion opportunities. The key to remaining engaged and creating value is finding an organization that supports your core beliefs and values.
Second to that, I believe a support network is vital to one's professional development and success. That being said, I have had the opportunity to engage administrative professionals throughout the United States and across the globe. In particular, I came across larger networks in New York, D.C., Alabama, California, and Texas.
If they are looking for a place to start, I believe Zippia's list of Best States for an Administrative Assistant is a great starting point.