How much does a fine artist make in Buffalo?
$55,020a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $26.45 an hour or $4,585 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.45
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,430Median: $55,020Highest 10%: $71,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| 25th | $45,840 | $22.04 | |
| Median | $55,020 | $26.45 | |
| 75th | $65,250 | $31.37 | |
| 90th | $71,170 | $34.22 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| New York, NY | $78,290 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $115,300 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $99,620 |
| Art Director | $95,770 |
| Broadcast Technician | $79,520 |
| Producer and Director | $79,450 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,360 |
| Technical Writer | $78,300 |
| Film and Video Editor | $73,130 |
| Editor | $71,520 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $26.45 ($55,020 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $55,020 against $55,490 nationally, 1% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,870, so Buffalo pays 30% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for fine artist pay?
26 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,170 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.