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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Louisiana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Louisiana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,700
Median Annual Salary
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+25.7% vs 2024
$50,180
Mean Salary
$40,700
Median Salary
$19.57
Hourly Rate
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Louisiana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana earn a median salary of $40,700 per year ($3,391/month).
This is 24.8% below the national average of $54,112.
Louisiana ranks #24 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Salaries increased by 25.7% 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 Louisiana
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana range from $32,320 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,060 and $72,400.
Median $40,700
P10: $32,320P25: $34,060P75: $72,400P90: $74,550
10th
$32,320
25th
$34,060
Median
$40,700
75th
$72,400
90th
$74,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,320
$15.54
$2,693
25th Percentile
$34,060
$16.38
$2,838
Median (50th)
$40,700
$19.57
$3,391
75th Percentile
$72,400
$34.81
$6,033
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,550
$35.84
$6,212
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,180 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Louisiana ranks #24 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 Louisiana?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana is $40,700 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,180.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana range from $32,320 at the 10th percentile to $74,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,060 and $72,400.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Louisiana typically start around $32,320 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,060 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Louisiana is approximately $19.57 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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