How much does a fine artist make in New York?
$78,290a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $37.64 an hour or $6,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.64
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $78,290Highest 10%: $154,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $55,490 | $26.68 | |
| Median | $78,290 | $37.64 | |
| 75th | $105,200 | $50.56 | |
| 90th | $154,600 | $74.34 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Buffalo, NY | $55,020 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $37.64 ($78,290 a year).
Do fine artists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,290 against $55,490 nationally, 41% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,870, so New York pays 1% less.
Where does New York rank for fine artist pay?
6 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,600 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.