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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,870
Median Annual Salary
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+0.2% vs 2024
$90,650
Mean Salary
$78,870
Median Salary
$37.92
Hourly Rate
1,400 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York earn a median salary of $78,870 per year ($6,572/month).
This is 45.8% above the national average of $54,112.
New York ranks #3 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Learning
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.35
Computers and Electronics
4.24
English Language
3.87
Production and Processing
3.59
Fine Arts
3.45
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(35.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York range from $50,010 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $154,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $62,780 and $119,990.
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in New York?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York is $78,870 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $90,650.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York range from $50,010 at the 10th percentile to $154,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $62,780 and $119,990.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in New York typically start around $50,010 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $62,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,400 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York is approximately $37.92 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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