Best cities for an arts manager

The best cities for arts managers are Reno, NV, Sacramento, CA, and San Francisco, CA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for arts managers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for arts managers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as an arts manager or considering a move, this list of the best cities for arts managers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for arts managers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as an arts manager. While the absolute best city for arts managers is Reno, NV, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for arts managers in 2025

1. Reno, NV

Total arts manager jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$118,956
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$74,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$188,000
Location quotient:	2.66

2. Sacramento, CA

Total arts manager jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$118,402
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$74,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$187,000
Location quotient:	2.88

3. San Francisco, CA

Total arts manager jobs:	14
Average annual salary:	$118,876
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$75,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$187,000
Location quotient:	2.80

4. Seattle, WA

Total arts manager jobs:	7
Average annual salary:	$108,876
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$171,000
Location quotient:	1.66

5. Los Angeles, CA

Total arts manager jobs:	16
Average annual salary:	$106,915
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$67,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$168,000
Location quotient:	3.74

6. Las Vegas, NV

Total arts manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$111,524
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$70,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$175,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Columbus, OH

Total arts manager jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$83,674
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$55,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$126,000
Location quotient:	1.80

8. North Las Vegas, NV

Total arts manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$111,397
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$70,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$175,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Madison, WI

Total arts manager jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$89,414
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$60,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$131,000
Location quotient:	2.21

10. Indianapolis, IN

Total arts manager jobs:	5
Average annual salary:	$86,876
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$57,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$131,000
Location quotient:	2.54

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Best cities for arts managers

Reno, NV
Sacramento, CA
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Columbus, OH
North Las Vegas, NV
Madison, WI
Indianapolis, IN

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Detailed list of the best cities for an arts manager

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Reno, NV	$118,956	$74,000	245,255	1
2	Sacramento, CA	$118,402	$74,000	495,234	3
3	San Francisco, CA	$118,876	$75,000	870,887	14
4	Seattle, WA	$108,876	$69,000	704,352	7
5	Los Angeles, CA	$106,915	$67,000	3,976,322	16
6	Las Vegas, NV	$111,524	$70,000	632,912	-
7	Columbus, OH	$83,674	$55,000	860,090	4
8	North Las Vegas, NV	$111,397	$70,000	238,702	-
9	Madison, WI	$89,414	$60,000	252,551	2
10	Indianapolis, IN	$86,876	$57,000	855,164	5
11	Henderson, NV	$110,614	$70,000	292,969	-
12	Fremont, CA	$118,311	$74,000	233,136	-
13	Oakland, CA	$118,720	$75,000	420,005	-
14	Stockton, CA	$118,163	$74,000	307,072	-
15	Irvine, CA	$105,152	$66,000	266,122	4
16	San Jose, CA	$117,918	$74,000	1,025,350	-
17	Phoenix, AZ	$87,036	$55,000	1,615,017	7
18	Milwaukee, WI	$90,263	$61,000	595,047	-
19	Fort Wayne, IN	$90,214	$60,000	264,488	-
20	Philadelphia, PA	$82,411	$54,000	1,567,872	4
21	Fresno, CA	$115,435	$73,000	522,053	-
22	Cleveland, OH	$86,216	$57,000	385,809	-
23	Bakersfield, CA	$111,620	$70,000	376,380	-
24	Toledo, OH	$84,780	$56,000	278,508	-
25	Nashville, TN	$74,247	$47,000	660,388	5
26	Cincinnati, OH	$80,014	$52,000	298,800	-
27	Raleigh, NC	$77,561	$49,000	458,880	4
28	Long Beach, CA	$105,886	$67,000	470,130	-
29	Anaheim, CA	$105,761	$67,000	351,043	-
30	Glendale, AZ	$87,048	$55,000	245,895	-
31	Riverside, CA	$105,467	$66,000	324,722	-
32	Scottsdale, AZ	$87,031	$55,000	246,645	-
33	New Orleans, LA	$84,766	$50,000	391,495	-
34	Saint Paul, MN	$81,333	$55,000	302,398	3
35	Santa Ana, CA	$105,447	$66,000	334,217	-
36	Mesa, AZ	$86,771	$55,000	484,587	-
37	Chandler, AZ	$86,750	$55,000	247,477	-
38	Gilbert, AZ	$86,720	$55,000	237,133	-
39	Boston, MA	$93,609	$63,000	673,184	3
40	Detroit, MI	$80,581	$54,000	672,795	-
41	Garland, TX	$72,846	$45,000	234,943	2
42	Tucson, AZ	$85,915	$54,000	530,706	-
43	Lexington, KY	$78,162	$50,000	318,449	-
44	Pittsburgh, PA	$80,473	$53,000	303,625	-
45	San Diego, CA	$102,431	$65,000	1,406,630	-
46	Chula Vista, CA	$102,067	$64,000	267,172	-
47	Jersey City, NJ	$94,742	$63,000	264,152	-
48	Louisville, KY	$77,504	$50,000	597,337	-
49	Newark, NJ	$94,697	$63,000	281,764	-
50	Durham, NC	$77,740	$49,000	263,016	-

Highest paying cities for arts managers

Rank	City	Avg. arts manager salary
1	Reno, NV	$118,956
2	San Francisco, CA	$118,876
3	Seattle, WA	$108,876
4	Boston, MA	$93,609
5	New York, NY	$91,269
6	Phoenix, AZ	$87,036
7	Indianapolis, IN	$86,876
8	McLean, VA	$82,782
9	Columbia, MD	$81,639
10	Portland, OR	$79,673
11	Denver, CO	$76,087
12	Austin, TX	$74,436
13	Chicago, IL	$74,255
14	Atlanta, GA	$73,487
15	Bentonville, AR	$69,770
16	Ocala, FL	$66,059