Maya Salary

$22K

$59.5K

$105K

$62,907

/year

$30.24

/hour

Maya Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$62,907

Columbus

Ohio

$60,762

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    How much does a Maya make?

    As of Sep 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Maya in the United States is $62,907 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,209/week or $5,242/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $105,000 and as low as $22,000, the majority of Maya salaries currently range between $45,000 (25th percentile) to $77,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $98,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Maya varies greatly (by as much as 32000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Maya in your area makes on average $60,762 per year, or $2,145 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $62,907. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Maya salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Maya jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Maya on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Maya Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Maya job is above the national average. Topping the list is McLean, VA, , with Burleigh County, ND, and Midland, MI, close behind in the second and third positions. Midland, MI, beats the national average by $35,043 (55.7%), and McLean, VA, furthers that trend with another $39,968 (63.5%) above the $62,907 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Maya appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 23% between McLean, VA, and Kentville, NS, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Maya role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    McLean, VA

    $102,875

    $49.46

    Burleigh County, ND

    $100,170

    $48.16

    Midland, MI

    $97,950

    $47.09

    Spearfish, SD

    $95,840

    $46.08

    Yuma, AZ

    $95,819

    $46.07

    Jefferson County, KY

    $93,867

    $45.13

    State College, PA

    $92,708

    $44.57

    Alpharetta, GA

    $92,290

    $44.37

    Geismar, LA

    $90,559

    $43.54

    Kentville, NS

    $81,049

    $38.97

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Maya Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Maya category.

    For example Art Producer jobs pay as much as $40,669 (64.6%) more than the average Maya salary of $62,907. If you're qualified, finding work as a Art Producer may help you make more money than that of the average Maya position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Art Producer

    $103,576

    $49.80

    Art History Faculty

    $88,276

    $42.44

    United Art And Education

    $69,553

    $33.44

    3D Character Animator

    $63,866

    $30.70

    Fine Art Teacher

    $53,050

    $25.50

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Maya salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $62,907 per year or $30.24 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.