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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,850
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.1% vs 2024
$60,710
Mean Salary
$53,850
Median Salary
$25.89
Hourly Rate
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois earn a median salary of $53,850 per year ($4,487/month).
This is 0.5% below the national average of $54,112.
Illinois ranks #14 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Salaries increased by 0.1% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois range from $32,720 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $99,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,770 and $76,900.
Median $53,850
P10: $32,720P25: $43,770P75: $76,900P90: $99,630
10th
$32,720
25th
$43,770
Median
$53,850
75th
$76,900
90th
$99,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,720
$15.73
$2,726
25th Percentile
$43,770
$21.04
$3,647
Median (50th)
$53,850
$25.89
$4,487
75th Percentile
$76,900
$36.97
$6,408
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$99,630
$47.90
$8,302
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,710 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#14
Illinois ranks #14 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois is $53,850 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,710.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois range from $32,720 at the 10th percentile to $99,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,770 and $76,900.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Illinois typically start around $32,720 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,770 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois is approximately $25.89 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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