How much does a fine artist make in Washington?
$56,560a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.19 an hour or $4,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.19
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,770Median: $56,560Highest 10%: $90,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| 25th | $51,630 | $24.82 | |
| Median | $56,560 | $27.19 | |
| 75th | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| 90th | $90,970 | $43.74 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for fine artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.19 ($56,560 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $56,560 against $55,490 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for fine artist pay?
23 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a fine artist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,970 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.