How much does a fine artist make in Minneapolis?
$61,730a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $29.68 an hour or $5,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.68
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,680Median: $61,730Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| Median | $61,730 | $29.68 | |
| 75th | $98,270 | $47.25 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $29.68 ($61,730 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $61,730 against $55,490 nationally, 11% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $61,730, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for fine artist pay?
17 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,000 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.