Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $80,070 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.49
10th percentile $48,880
90th percentile $138,200
Employed locally 40
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,880
    25th
    $62,780
    50th (median)
    $80,070
    75th
    $122,510
    90th
    $138,200

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 93% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,660
    California $140,080
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $96,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Massachusetts $83,530

    Nearby metros — Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,760
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $67,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,290

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,490
    Coaches and Scouts $45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,640
    Graphic Designers $59,770
    Producers and Directors $74,260
    Editors $72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Albany, NY is $38.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.44 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries?

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Albany, NY is 32.2% above the national median of $60,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Albany?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $48,880 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,780.