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

Median Salary

$78,870

per year

Hourly Rate

$37.92

per hour

Employment

1,400

in New York

vs. National Avg

+42.1%

National: $55,490

📊 Compared to the national median of $55,490, New York pays 42.1% MORE for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions.

Purchasing Power

$70,107

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.5

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

28%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New York

10th

$50,010

25th

$62,780

Median

$78,870

75th

$119,990

90th

$154,630

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).