How much does an art make in Albany?
$82,030a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $39.44 an hour or $6,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.44
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,490Median: $82,030Highest 10%: $136,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,490 | $25.24 | |
| 25th | $64,230 | $30.88 | |
| Median | $82,030 | $39.44 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.38 | |
| 90th | $136,600 | $65.66 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| New York, NY | $101,000 |
| Binghamton, NY | $95,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $84,060 |
| Buffalo, NY | $82,480 |
| Syracuse, NY | $81,420 |
| Utica, NY | $80,990 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $39.44 ($82,030 a year).
Do arts make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $82,030 against $78,620 nationally, 4% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,850, so Albany pays 17% less.
Where does Albany rank for art pay?
33 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.