How much does a fine artist make in Detroit?
$42,060a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $20.22 an hour or $3,505 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.22
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,960Median: $42,060Highest 10%: $125,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| 25th | $32,720 | $15.73 | |
| Median | $42,060 | $20.22 | |
| 75th | $85,110 | $40.92 | |
| 90th | $125,700 | $60.41 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $108,200 |
| Art Director | $95,390 |
| Technical Writer | $92,390 |
| News Analyst | $77,180 |
| Producer and Director | $76,290 |
| Writer and Author | $75,760 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $69,100 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $65,850 |
| Editor | $65,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $20.22 ($42,060 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $42,060 against $55,490 nationally, 24% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $38,650, so Detroit pays 9% more.
Where does Detroit rank for fine artist pay?
37 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,700 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.