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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Missouri
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Missouri?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,820
Median Annual Salary
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-4.2% vs 2024
$51,890
Mean Salary
$49,820
Median Salary
$23.95
Hourly Rate
110 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Missouri
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri earn a median salary of $49,820 per year ($4,151/month).
This is 7.9% below the national average of $54,112.
Missouri ranks #18 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 110 people work in this occupation across Missouri.
Salaries decreased by 4.2% 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 Missouri
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri range from $31,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,080 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,990 and $59,820.
Median $49,820
P10: $31,770P25: $35,990P75: $59,820P90: $71,080
10th
$31,770
25th
$35,990
Median
$49,820
75th
$59,820
90th
$71,080
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,770
$15.27
$2,647
25th Percentile
$35,990
$17.30
$2,999
Median (50th)
$49,820
$23.95
$4,151
75th Percentile
$59,820
$28.76
$4,985
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,080
$34.17
$5,923
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
Missouri ranks #18 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 Missouri?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri is $49,820 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,890.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri range from $31,770 at the 10th percentile to $71,080 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,990 and $59,820.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Missouri typically start around $31,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 110 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Missouri is approximately $23.95 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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