How much does a fine artist make in Seattle?
$82,580a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $39.70 an hour or $6,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.70
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,040Median: $82,580Highest 10%: $132,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| 25th | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| Median | $82,580 | $39.70 | |
| 75th | $104,300 | $50.13 | |
| 90th | $132,900 | $63.89 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| Portland, OR | $98,540 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $39.70 ($82,580 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $82,580 against $55,490 nationally, 49% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $72,430, so Seattle pays 14% more.
Where does Seattle rank for fine artist pay?
4 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,900 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.