How much does a Comic Book Artist make per Year? Average Comic Book Artist Salary Range

Recent years have seen a resurgence in comic book popularity, resulting in a dramatically increased viability of the comic book artist profession. So exactly how much does a comic artist make per year these days? Starting salaries are generally about $21,000 per year for medium-size papers and publishing companies, while the average overall salary is about $32,000 per year. Better paid comic book artists earn upwards of $46,000 per year, while creators of successful series can earn millions.