How much does an art make in New York?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $48.53 an hour or $8,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.53
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 13,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,140Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $330,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| 25th | $76,680 | $36.87 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.53 | |
| 75th | $171,200 | $82.29 | |
| 90th | $330,400 | $158.84 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Ithaca, NY | $102,900 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $48.53 ($101,000 a year).
Do arts make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $78,620 nationally, 28% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,850, so New York pays 2% more.
Where does New York rank for art pay?
11 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $330,400 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.