Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in United States
The median fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary is $55,490 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 2.4% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary FAQs
What is the average Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in United States?
The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in United States is $55,490 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustratorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $31,630 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $144,210 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $55,490.
Do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $126,470, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.