How much does a fine artist make in Baltimore?
$65,520a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $31.50 an hour or $5,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.50
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,830Median: $65,520Highest 10%: $75,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,830 | $21.07 | |
| 25th | $61,320 | $29.48 | |
| Median | $65,520 | $31.50 | |
| 75th | $72,670 | $34.94 | |
| 90th | $75,610 | $36.35 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,200 |
| Washington, DC | $56,560 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $31.50 ($65,520 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $65,520 against $55,490 nationally, 18% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $66,180, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for fine artist pay?
13 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,610 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.