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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,270
Median Annual Salary
▼
-8.6% vs 2024
$57,030
Mean Salary
$54,270
Median Salary
$26.09
Hourly Rate
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $54,270 per year ($4,522/month).
This is 0.3% above the national average of $54,112.
Pennsylvania ranks #13 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Salaries decreased by 8.6% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania range from $22,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $102,920 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,730 and $71,170.
Median $54,270
P10: $22,360P25: $38,730P75: $71,170P90: $102,920
10th
$22,360
25th
$38,730
Median
$54,270
75th
$71,170
90th
$102,920
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$22,360
$10.75
$1,863
25th Percentile
$38,730
$18.62
$3,227
Median (50th)
$54,270
$26.09
$4,522
75th Percentile
$71,170
$34.22
$5,930
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$102,920
$49.48
$8,576
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,030 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#13
Pennsylvania ranks #13 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania is $54,270 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,030.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania range from $22,360 at the 10th percentile to $102,920 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,730 and $71,170.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $22,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,730 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pennsylvania is approximately $26.09 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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