How much does a fine artist make in Houston?
$55,490a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $26.68 an hour or $4,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.68
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,300Median: $55,490Highest 10%: $72,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,300 | $8.32 | |
| 25th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| Median | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| 75th | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| 90th | $72,620 | $34.91 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Austin, TX | $62,860 |
| Dallas, TX | $49,650 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $26.68 ($55,490 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $55,490 against $55,490 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,650, so Houston pays 12% more.
Where does Houston rank for fine artist pay?
25 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,620 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.