Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • New York
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New York earn a median salary of $76,306 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +26% vs the national median of $60,560. An estimated 810 fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $57,290 to $96,400 depending on location.
$76,306
Avg median salary in New York
$96,400
Highest paying metro
$57,290
Lowest paying metro
810
Employed in New York
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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central East New York | $96,400 | $54,070 | $97,320 | 60 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $80,760 | $61,270 | $128,350 | 710 |
| Albany, NY | $80,070 | $62,780 | $122,510 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $67,010 | $59,060 | $103,160 | — |
| Buffalo, NY | $57,290 | $44,820 | $67,240 | — |