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Artist salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Artist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.52
Average $23.52
Low $10.32
High $53.62

The average salary for a artist is $23.52 per hour in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Artist job openings in United States

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Music Marketing & Playlist Pit...
Beverly Hills, CA
$500 - $900 a month
Part-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Artist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Magnit Global
 
$312,000per year
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
 
$260,000per year
Apple
 
$226,700per year
Roosevelt University
 
$221,867per year
Center for Justice Innovation
 
$220,230per year
Pratt Institute
 
$187,200per year

Highest paying cities for Artists near United States

  1. Burbank, CA
    $51.32 per hour
  2. Berkeley, CA
    $46.48 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $38.18 per hour
  4. Tukwila, WA
    $35.77 per hour
  5. Bloomington, MN
    $24.51 per hour

Where can an Artist earn more?

Compare salaries for Artists in different locations
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Senior Artist

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