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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in New York
Ranked #3 of 30 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustratorss in New York earn between $50,010 and $154,630. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary in New York is $90,650, about 23.9% above the U.S. average ($73,150). That works out to roughly $44/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $80,070 | $90,610 | 40 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $78,290 | $85,670 | — |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $70,570 | $80,640 | 40 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $56,730 | $69,330 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $55,020 | $57,380 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in New York?
The median fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary in New York is $78,870 per year (mean $90,650), and about 80% earn between $50,010 and $154,630.
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make per hour in New York?
Roughly $44 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $90,650 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators?
New York ranks #3 of 30 states for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators pay. Its mean salary of $90,650 is about 23.9% above the U.S. average of $73,150.
Which metro areas in New York pay fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators are Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($80,070), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($78,290), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($70,570), by median annual wage.
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