Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in New York
In New York, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators earn a median of $78,690 per year.
Median (New York)
$78,690
Bottom 10%
$42,950
Top 10%
$142,220
Employed in New York
960
How New York compares
Refit analysis ·In New York, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators earn a median of $78,690 — 30% above the national median of $60,560. Locally the range runs $42,950 to $142,220. About 960 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #4 of 38 states for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $140,080) by 78%. State employment of about 960 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$60,560
US bottom 10%
$26,420
US top 10%
$140,660
Skills that move pay in this role
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
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