Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary by State
National median: $55,490
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $56,160 |
| Arkansas | $32,340 |
| California | $58,240 |
| Colorado | $51,910 |
| Connecticut | $71,210 |
| Florida | $50,360 |
| Georgia | $65,010 |
| Illinois | $53,850 |
| Indiana | — |
| Kansas | $25,830 |
| Kentucky | $48,050 |
| Louisiana | $40,700 |
| Maine | $46,170 |
| Maryland | $66,180 |
| Massachusetts | — |
| Michigan | $38,650 |
| Minnesota | $61,730 |
| Missouri | $49,820 |
| Montana | — |
| Nebraska | $39,800 |
| Nevada | $81,630 |
| New Jersey | — |
| New Mexico | $63,090 |
| New York | $78,870 |
| North Carolina | — |
| Ohio | $31,780 |
| Oklahoma | $47,830 |
| Oregon | $98,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,270 |
| South Carolina | — |
| Tennessee | $30,720 |
| Texas | $49,650 |
| Utah | $57,270 |
| Virginia | $47,930 |
| Washington | $72,430 |
| Wisconsin | $53,350 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)