How much does a fine artist make in Richmond?
$62,000a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $29.81 an hour or $5,167 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.81
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,090Median: $62,000Highest 10%: $87,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| Median | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| 75th | $87,510 | $42.07 | |
| 90th | $87,510 | $42.07 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Washington, DC | $56,560 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $35,000 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $114,400 |
| Art Director | $99,610 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $89,360 |
| Technical Writer | $79,200 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $78,030 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,730 |
| Writer and Author | $74,300 |
| Editor | $70,380 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,350 |
| Producer and Director | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $29.81 ($62,000 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $62,000 against $55,490 nationally, 12% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $47,930, so Richmond pays 29% more.
Where does Richmond rank for fine artist pay?
16 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,510 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.