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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$71,210
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.3% vs 2024
$73,830
Mean Salary
$71,210
Median Salary
$34.24
Hourly Rate
100 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut earn a median salary of $71,210 per year ($5,934/month).
This is 31.6% above the national average of $54,112.
Connecticut ranks #5 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 100 people work in this occupation across Connecticut.
Salaries decreased by 2.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Learning
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.35
Computers and Electronics
4.24
English Language
3.87
Production and Processing
3.59
Fine Arts
3.45
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(35.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut range from $39,380 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $101,110 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,160 and $84,520.
Median $71,210
P10: $39,380P25: $56,160P75: $84,520P90: $101,110
10th
$39,380
25th
$56,160
Median
$71,210
75th
$84,520
90th
$101,110
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,380
$18.93
$3,281
25th Percentile
$56,160
$27.00
$4,680
Median (50th)
$71,210
$34.24
$5,934
75th Percentile
$84,520
$40.63
$7,043
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$101,110
$48.61
$8,425
Note: The mean (average) salary of $73,830 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Connecticut ranks #5 of 30 states
$54,112
National avg. for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut is $71,210 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $73,830.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut range from $39,380 at the 10th percentile to $101,110 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,160 and $84,520.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Connecticut typically start around $39,380 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,160 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 100 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Connecticut is approximately $34.24 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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