The average salary for a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrator in the United States is $71,420, but the range typically falls between $38,160 and $88,690. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.34, with a range between $18.34 and $42.64.
There are approximately 10,910 people employed as a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrator in the United States. With California, Texas, Georgia employing the highest number of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators.The state with the best pay for a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrator is California, with an average annual salary of $114,010, while Missouri has the lowest average annual salary of $37,670.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $28,390 | $13.65 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,160 | $18.34 |
| Median | $59,300 | $28.51 |
| 75th Percentile | $88,690 | $42.64 |
| 90th Percentile | $135,420 | $65.1 |
The salary of a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators are California, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut while the worst states are Missouri, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Texas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $35,630 | $57,520 | $103,340 |
| California | $61,510 | $114,010 | $162,600 |
| Connecticut | $42,540 | $69,790 | $101,480 |
| Florida | $37,240 | $59,870 | $105,730 |
| Georgia | $45,620 | $68,940 | $97,020 |
| Idaho | $31,870 | $66,950 | $101,820 |
| Indiana | $36,520 | $64,330 | $93,220 |
| Kansas | $20,730 | $44,730 | $84,790 |
| Kentucky | $22,450 | $35,140 | $52,000 |
| Louisiana | $24,640 | $33,900 | $42,600 |
| Maryland | $27,560 | $63,860 | $99,650 |
| Massachusetts | $32,050 | $81,010 | $139,000 |
| Michigan | $31,440 | $56,900 | $108,110 |
| Minnesota | $31,910 | $59,870 | $95,680 |
| Mississippi | $20,640 | $41,670 | $78,310 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $37,670 | $63,720 |
| Montana | $20,700 | $50,520 | $56,130 |
| Nebraska | $24,700 | $45,990 | $70,050 |
| Nevada | $44,260 | $53,190 | $74,460 |
| New Hampshire | $30,430 | $40,770 | $54,810 |
| New Jersey | $47,860 | $78,650 | $112,780 |
| New Mexico | $29,120 | $56,100 | $127,810 |
| New York | $51,380 | $98,130 | $116,930 |
| Ohio | $21,560 | $45,210 | $70,990 |
| Oregon | $40,000 | $68,250 | $158,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,300 | $63,900 | $93,690 |
| South Carolina | $24,120 | $58,440 | $100,380 |
| Tennessee | $32,100 | $47,270 | $60,840 |
| Texas | $16,860 | $44,510 | $79,130 |
| Utah | $37,130 | $57,810 | $82,910 |
| Virginia | $37,150 | $61,920 | $83,950 |
| Washington | $37,480 | $69,730 | $98,170 |
| Wisconsin | $30,000 | $65,200 | $153,710 |
Even between cities, the salary of a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $119,470.The city with the lowest average salary for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators is New Orleans-Metairie area, LA with an average salary of $32,930.
Areas with highest average salaries for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators
Areas with lowest average salaries for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators
The number of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators has decreased by -160. On average, the number of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators has been increasing by -0.4% each year. The salary of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators has increased by $6,400. On average, the salary of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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