It truly depends. For example some very famous artist like Vincent Van Gogh his paintings sell for millions of dollars, but when he was alive he only sold one painting and that sold no where near a million dollars. See what I mean! But my aunt who is an artist makes enough to live, she is not rich, but she is comfortable.
Like 500 dollars dude
artists do not get paid a salary per year they usually make their works and sell them for money. they do not make the same amount per year unless they are a teacher
artists are never short on money because they could draw their own salary! get it DRAW!!!!!!!!!!
The average salary for commercial artists is about $90,050 per year. Independent artists can expect to make about $35,670 per year.
artists salary is between $31,803- $46,247.
The salary of a quick sketch artist will vary depending on where they work. The average salary is $43,000 per year.
Many artists are freelancers. They set their own salaries based on the type of art they are creating. Artists will often work on commission instead of holding a position with a business that pays a salary.
Artists of the time were paid by Patrons who commissioned art work. There were no salaries.
Most artists work for themselves and don't get a salary. They get paid a commission for doing certain work, or sell various pieces of art. If they work for a company of some sort they may get a salary and even benefits
A game designer will be paid an annual salary rather than an hourly rate. This can vary between £30,000 and £50,000 ($55,000 and $75,000). The salary will depend on your talent and previous experience. Game design is a team effort and there are separate roles for Storyboard Artists, Character Artists & Animators, 

Level Designers, Texture Artists Programmers, Interface Designers, Sound / Audio:artists.
The annual salary for a makeup artist can vary widely based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry they work in. On average, makeup artists in the United States earn between $30,000 and $70,000 per year, with those in high-demand areas or specialized roles potentially earning more. Freelance makeup artists may have fluctuating incomes based on their client base and project availability.
The average salary of a hip hop artist who is not a top ranked star is about 52,000 dollars per year. These artists can make a huge amount of money depending on how famous they become.