How much does a fine artist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26.68 an hour or $4,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.68
- Average (mean)
- $73,150
- Jobs
- 11,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,630 | $15.21 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| 75th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $144,200 | $69.33 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $98,540 |
| Nevada | $81,630 |
| New York | $78,870 |
| Washington | $72,430 |
| Connecticut | $71,210 |
| Maryland | $66,180 |
| Georgia | $65,010 |
| New Mexico | $63,090 |
| Minnesota | $61,730 |
| California | $58,240 |
| Utah | $57,270 |
| Arizona | $56,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,270 |
| Illinois | $53,850 |
| Wisconsin | $53,350 |
| Colorado | $51,910 |
| Florida | $50,360 |
| Missouri | $49,820 |
| Texas | $49,650 |
| Kentucky | $48,050 |
| Virginia | $47,930 |
| Oklahoma | $47,830 |
| Maine | $46,170 |
| Louisiana | $40,700 |
| Nebraska | $39,800 |
| Michigan | $38,650 |
| Arkansas | $32,340 |
| Ohio | $31,780 |
| Tennessee | $30,720 |
| Kansas | $25,830 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $126,500 |
| Portland, OR | $98,540 |
| Naples, FL | $83,670 |
| Seattle, WA | $82,580 |
| Albany, NY | $80,070 |
| New York, NY | $78,290 |
| Denver, CO | $77,100 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $72,610 |
| Shreveport, LA | $72,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $70,570 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $68,970 |
| Miami, FL | $68,140 |
| Baltimore, MD | $65,520 |
| Atlanta, GA | $65,010 |
| Austin, TX | $62,860 |
In other countries
Fine Artist belongs to the international group "Visual artists".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Art Director$114,900
- Craft Artist$46,080
- Special Effects Artist and Animator$102,000
- Artist and Related Worker$71,240
- Commercial and Industrial Designer$83,910
- Fashion Designer$80,960
- Floral Designer$37,360
- Graphic Designer$62,960
- Interior Designer$67,190
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $26.68 ($55,490 a year).
How much does a fine artist make a month?
About $4,624 a month before tax, based on a median of $55,490 a year.
How much does a fine artist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,630 or less a year ($15.21 an hour); the top 10% make $144,200 or more.
Which state pays fine artists the most?
Oregon, with a median of $98,540 a year, followed by Nevada ($81,630) and New York ($78,870).
Which city pays fine artists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $126,500 a year.
How many fine artists are there in the United States?
About 11,220 people work as fine artists.
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.