How much does a fine artist make in Cleveland?
$27,560a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $13.25 an hour or $2,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.25
- Vs. national median
- -50%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,710Median: $27,560Highest 10%: $83,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,710 | $11.40 | |
| 25th | $27,560 | $13.25 | |
| Median | $27,560 | $13.25 | |
| 75th | $52,170 | $25.08 | |
| 90th | $83,200 | $40.00 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Columbus, OH | $34,870 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,560 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $13.25 ($27,560 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $27,560 against $55,490 nationally, 50% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $31,780, so Cleveland pays 13% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for fine artist pay?
41 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,200 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.