How much does a fine artist make in Portland?
$98,540a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $47.38 an hour or $8,212 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.38
- Vs. national median
- +78%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,080Median: $98,540Highest 10%: $121,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| 25th | $68,860 | $33.11 | |
| Median | $98,540 | $47.38 | |
| 75th | $98,540 | $47.38 | |
| 90th | $121,000 | $58.15 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
| Editor | $75,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $47.38 ($98,540 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $98,540 against $55,490 nationally, 78% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $98,540, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for fine artist pay?
2 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,000 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.