# Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

SOC 27-1013. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/fine-artists-including-painters-sculptors-and-illustrators

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $55,490 (middle half $37,560–$83,200; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: -2.9%; ~2.2k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- AR: $32,340
- AZ: $56,160
- CA: $58,240
- CO: $51,910
- CT: $71,210
- FL: $50,360
- GA: $65,010
- IL: $53,850
- KS: $25,830
- KY: $48,050
- LA: $40,700
- MD: $66,180
- ME: $46,170
- MI: $38,650
- MN: $61,730
- MO: $49,820
- NE: $39,800
- NM: $63,090
- NV: $81,630
- NY: $78,870
- OH: $31,780
- OK: $47,830
- OR: $98,540
- PA: $54,270
- TN: $30,720
- TX: $49,650
- UT: $57,270
- VA: $47,930
- WA: $72,430
- WI: $53,350

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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