How much does a fine artist make in Pittsburgh?
$44,130a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $21.22 an hour or $3,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.22
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,510Median: $44,130Highest 10%: $118,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,510 | $10.34 | |
| 25th | $38,730 | $18.62 | |
| Median | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 75th | $70,180 | $33.74 | |
| 90th | $118,900 | $57.15 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,200 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $125,800 |
| Art Director | $96,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,760 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,030 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $73,140 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $69,420 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $69,300 |
| Producer and Director | $65,640 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $63,480 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $62,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $21.22 ($44,130 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $44,130 against $55,490 nationally, 20% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $54,270, so Pittsburgh pays 19% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for fine artist pay?
36 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,900 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.