How much does an art make in New York?
$98,850a year
Median yearly pay for arts in New York. That is $47.52 an hour or $8,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.52
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 14,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,140Median: $98,850Highest 10%: $272,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,140 | $27.95 | |
| 25th | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| Median | $98,850 | $47.52 | |
| 75th | $166,100 | $79.84 | |
| 90th | $272,100 | $130.83 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| New York, NY | $101,000 |
| Binghamton, NY | $95,160 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $84,060 |
| Buffalo, NY | $82,480 |
| Albany, NY | $82,030 |
| Syracuse, NY | $81,420 |
| Utica, NY | $80,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 1. Delaware | $103,300 |
| 2. California | $99,410 |
| 3. New York | $98,850 |
| 4. Vermont | $97,980 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $97,580 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $96,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $47.52 ($98,850 a year).
Do arts make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $98,850 against $78,620 nationally, 26% more.
Where does New York rank for art pay?
New York ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays arts the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $102,900 a year.
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.