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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Maryland
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Maryland?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$66,180
Median Annual Salary
▼
-9.0% vs 2024
$67,970
Mean Salary
$66,180
Median Salary
$31.82
Hourly Rate
80 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Maryland
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland earn a median salary of $66,180 per year ($5,515/month).
This is 22.3% above the national average of $54,112.
Maryland ranks #6 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 80 people work in this occupation across Maryland.
Salaries decreased by 9.0% 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 Maryland
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland range from $43,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $54,690 and $75,610.
Median $66,180
P10: $43,830P25: $54,690P75: $75,610P90: $78,250
10th
$43,830
25th
$54,690
Median
$66,180
75th
$75,610
90th
$78,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,830
$21.07
$3,652
25th Percentile
$54,690
$26.29
$4,557
Median (50th)
$66,180
$31.82
$5,515
75th Percentile
$75,610
$36.35
$6,300
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,250
$37.62
$6,520
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,970 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
Maryland ranks #6 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 Maryland?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland is $66,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,970.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland range from $43,830 at the 10th percentile to $78,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $54,690 and $75,610.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Maryland typically start around $43,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $54,690 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 80 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maryland is approximately $31.82 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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