How much does a fine artist make in Atlanta?
$65,010a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $31.25 an hour or $5,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.25
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,530Median: $65,010Highest 10%: $94,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,530 | $19.49 | |
| 25th | $50,350 | $24.21 | |
| Median | $65,010 | $31.25 | |
| 75th | $77,540 | $37.28 | |
| 90th | $94,110 | $45.25 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $31.25 ($65,010 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $65,010 against $55,490 nationally, 17% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $65,010, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for fine artist pay?
14 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,110 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.