How much does a fine artist make in Philadelphia?
$59,200a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $28.46 an hour or $4,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.46
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,460Median: $59,200Highest 10%: $110,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,460 | $11.28 | |
| 25th | $42,240 | $20.31 | |
| Median | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| 75th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $110,800 | $53.25 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,130 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $105,300 |
| Broadcast Technician | $103,200 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,530 |
| Technical Writer | $92,330 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,190 |
| Writer and Author | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $79,070 |
| Fashion Designer | $78,890 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $28.46 ($59,200 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $59,200 against $55,490 nationally, 7% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $54,270, so Philadelphia pays 9% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for fine artist pay?
18 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,800 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.