It all comes down to the type of work you’re doing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the median annual wage of an artist is around $48,760, but growth in the industry will largely depend on whether people want to spend money on art. For multimedia artists, like 3D Artists and Illustrators, the case is a little different given the ever-growing world of digital media. In May 2019, their annual wage was $72,270.