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Artist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Artist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$24.02
Average $24.02
Low $10.48
High $55.02

The average salary for a artist is $24.02 per hour in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 19, 2026).

Artist job openings in United States

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Literary Artist/Writers
Tampa, FL
5 years ago

Highest paying companies for Artist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Assoc...
 
$350,000per year
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Magnit Global
 
$312,000per year
The Studio Museum in Harlem
 
$260,000per year
Apple
 
$226,700per year
Roosevelt University
 
$221,867per year
Center for Justice Innovation
 
$220,230per year

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Highest paying cities for Artists near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $41.78 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $40.17 per hour
  3. Burbank, CA
    $37.69 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $37.45 per hour
  5. Brooklyn, NY
    $34.58 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Artist

The average salary for an Artist is $24.02 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Artist salaries typically range between a low of $10.48 and a high of $55.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Artist include Los Angeles Philharmonic Association ($350,000 per year) and Magnit Global ($312,000 per year).

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