How much does a fine artist make in Virginia?
$47,930a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in Virginia. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,994 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.04
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,640Median: $47,930Highest 10%: $87,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| 25th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| Median | $47,930 | $23.04 | |
| 75th | $70,300 | $33.80 | |
| 90th | $87,400 | $42.02 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $62,000 |
| Washington, DC | $56,560 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $35,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fine artists.
| 18. Missouri | $49,820 |
| 19. Texas | $49,650 |
| 20. Kentucky | $48,050 |
| 21. Virginia | $47,930 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $47,830 |
| 23. Maine | $46,170 |
| 24. Louisiana | $40,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $23.04 ($47,930 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $47,930 against $55,490 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Virginia rank for fine artist pay?
Virginia ranks 21 of 30 states.
Which city in Virginia pays fine artists the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $62,000 a year.
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.