How much does a fine artist make in Austin?
$62,860a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $30.22 an hour or $5,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.22
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,140Median: $62,860Highest 10%: $76,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,140 | $8.72 | |
| 25th | $41,840 | $20.12 | |
| Median | $62,860 | $30.22 | |
| 75th | $72,130 | $34.68 | |
| 90th | $76,240 | $36.65 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Houston, TX | $55,490 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,650 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $130,700 |
| Art Director | $100,700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,500 |
| Technical Writer | $88,360 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $83,680 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $82,570 |
| Interior Designer | $78,390 |
| Producer and Director | $78,050 |
| Writer and Author | $75,380 |
| Camera Operator | $74,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $30.22 ($62,860 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $62,860 against $55,490 nationally, 13% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,650, so Austin pays 27% more.
Where does Austin rank for fine artist pay?
15 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,240 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.