How much does a fine artist make in Columbus?
$34,870a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,190Median: $34,870Highest 10%: $64,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,190 | $11.63 | |
| 25th | $32,070 | $15.42 | |
| Median | $34,870 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 90th | $64,040 | $30.79 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,560 |
| Cleveland, OH | $27,560 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $92,580 |
| Technical Writer | $78,870 |
| Editor | $77,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,640 |
| Producer and Director | $76,930 |
| Writer and Author | $76,490 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 |
| Camera Operator | $72,540 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $67,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $16.76 ($34,870 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $34,870 against $55,490 nationally, 37% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $31,780, so Columbus pays 10% more.
Where does Columbus rank for fine artist pay?
39 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,040 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.