Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

SOC code 27-1013 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

National employment
11,220
Mean annual wage
$73,150
Mean hourly wage
$35.17
Median annual wage
$55,490
Median hourly wage
$26.68

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$31,630$15.21
25th percentile$37,560$18.06
50th percentile (median)$55,490$26.68
75th percentile$83,200$40.00
90th percentile$144,210$69.33

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.