Top-selling artists such as Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran can earn tens of millions of dollars per year, mainly through revenue from album sales, streaming, concerts, endorsements, and merchandise.
Established artists with a successful career might earn hundreds of thousands to a few million dollars annually through a combination of album sales, tours, licensing fees, and other sources.
Emerging artists or local artists typically earn considerably less, potentially a few thousand dollars or less per year if they are not able to gain a wider audience or secure lucrative contracts.
In many cases, art is often combined with other sources of income such as teaching, freelance work, or part-time jobs to make a sustainable living while pursuing their artistic passion.
It's also worth noting that some artists create art primarily for personal satisfaction and may not actively seek to monetize their work through traditional channels.