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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,650
Median Annual Salary
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+10.2% vs 2024
$55,220
Mean Salary
$38,650
Median Salary
$18.58
Hourly Rate
220 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan earn a median salary of $38,650 per year ($3,220/month).
This is 28.6% below the national average of $54,112.
Michigan ranks #26 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 220 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries increased by 10.2% 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 Michigan
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan range from $25,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $124,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $30,490 and $80,750.
Median $38,650
P10: $25,960P25: $30,490P75: $80,750P90: $124,480
10th
$25,960
25th
$30,490
Median
$38,650
75th
$80,750
90th
$124,480
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$25,960
$12.48
$2,163
25th Percentile
$30,490
$14.66
$2,540
Median (50th)
$38,650
$18.58
$3,220
75th Percentile
$80,750
$38.82
$6,729
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$124,480
$59.85
$10,373
Note: The mean (average) salary of $55,220 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
Michigan ranks #26 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 Michigan?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan is $38,650 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $55,220.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan range from $25,960 at the 10th percentile to $124,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $30,490 and $80,750.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Michigan typically start around $25,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $30,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 220 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan is approximately $18.58 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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