How much does an art make in Syracuse?
$81,420a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $39.14 an hour or $6,785 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.14
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,000Median: $81,420Highest 10%: $212,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $74,680 | $35.90 | |
| Median | $81,420 | $39.14 | |
| 75th | $115,000 | $55.28 | |
| 90th | $212,500 | $102.15 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $82,030 |
| Utica, NY | $80,990 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $123,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $103,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $103,100 |
| Business Teacher | $102,500 |
| History Teacher | $98,720 |
| Area | $98,490 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,980 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,470 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $90,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $39.14 ($81,420 a year).
Do arts make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $81,420 against $78,620 nationally, 4% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $98,850, so Syracuse pays 18% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for art pay?
38 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,500 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.