New York

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$90,650
+17.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$43.58
 
10th Percentile
$50,010
Entry level
90th Percentile
$154,630
Senior level
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Salary Range

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York earn between $50,010 and $154,630, with a mean of $90,650. The national average for this role is $77,154.

$90,650 mean
10th Percentile$50,01090th Percentile$154,630

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$90,650
National Average$77,154
California$104,570
Oregon$95,050
Washington$76,000
Connecticut$73,830
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.