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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,170
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.3% vs 2024
$52,400
Mean Salary
$46,170
Median Salary
$22.20
Hourly Rate
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine earn a median salary of $46,170 per year ($3,847/month).
This is 14.7% below the national average of $54,112.
Maine ranks #23 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Salaries increased by 3.3% 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 Maine
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine range from $38,100 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,330 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,470 and $65,700.
Median $46,170
P10: $38,100P25: $41,470P75: $65,700P90: $73,330
10th
$38,100
25th
$41,470
Median
$46,170
75th
$65,700
90th
$73,330
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,100
$18.32
$3,175
25th Percentile
$41,470
$19.94
$3,455
Median (50th)
$46,170
$22.20
$3,847
75th Percentile
$65,700
$31.59
$5,475
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,330
$35.25
$6,110
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,400 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Maine ranks #23 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 Maine?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine is $46,170 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,400.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine range from $38,100 at the 10th percentile to $73,330 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,470 and $65,700.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Maine typically start around $38,100 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,470 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine is approximately $22.20 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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