How much does a fine artist make in Dallas?
$49,650a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $23.87 an hour or $4,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.87
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,880Median: $49,650Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,880 | $8.60 | |
| 25th | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| 75th | $70,490 | $33.89 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Austin, TX | $62,860 |
| Houston, TX | $55,490 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $23.87 ($49,650 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $49,650 against $55,490 nationally, 11% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,650, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for fine artist pay?
30 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,030 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.