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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$31,780
Median Annual Salary
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+1.9% vs 2024
$37,820
Mean Salary
$31,780
Median Salary
$15.28
Hourly Rate
510 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio earn a median salary of $31,780 per year ($2,648/month).
This is 41.3% below the national average of $54,112.
Ohio ranks #28 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 510 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 1.9% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio range from $22,860 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $24,190 and $43,750.
Median $31,780
P10: $22,860P25: $24,190P75: $43,750P90: $63,750
10th
$22,860
25th
$24,190
Median
$31,780
75th
$43,750
90th
$63,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$22,860
$10.99
$1,905
25th Percentile
$24,190
$11.63
$2,015
Median (50th)
$31,780
$15.28
$2,648
75th Percentile
$43,750
$21.03
$3,645
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,750
$30.65
$5,312
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,820 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#28
Ohio ranks #28 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 Ohio?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio is $31,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,820.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio range from $22,860 at the 10th percentile to $63,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $24,190 and $43,750.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Ohio typically start around $22,860 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $24,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 510 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Ohio is approximately $15.28 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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