How much does a painting make in New York?
$48,510a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in New York. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.32
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,630Median: $48,510Highest 10%: $81,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $40,200 | $19.33 | |
| Median | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| 75th | $70,050 | $33.68 | |
| 90th | $81,170 | $39.02 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $72,610 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $40,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paintings.
| 6. Connecticut | $50,720 |
| 7. Ohio | $49,080 |
| 8. Missouri | $48,560 |
| 9. New York | $48,510 |
| 10. Wisconsin | $48,330 |
| 11. Maryland | $47,320 |
| 12. Virginia | $47,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.32 ($48,510 a year).
Do paintings make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,510 against $41,600 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for painting pay?
New York ranks 9 of 37 states.
Which city in New York pays paintings the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $72,610 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.