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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Tennessee
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Tennessee?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$30,720
Median Annual Salary
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-35.4% vs 2024
$39,200
Mean Salary
$30,720
Median Salary
$14.77
Hourly Rate
100 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Tennessee
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee earn a median salary of $30,720 per year ($2,560/month).
This is 43.2% below the national average of $54,112.
Tennessee ranks #29 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 100 people work in this occupation across Tennessee.
Salaries decreased by 35.4% 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 Tennessee
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee range from $27,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $30,710 and $50,320.
Median $30,720
P10: $27,670P25: $30,710P75: $50,320P90: $58,770
10th
$27,670
25th
$30,710
Median
$30,720
75th
$50,320
90th
$58,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$27,670
$13.30
$2,305
25th Percentile
$30,710
$14.76
$2,559
Median (50th)
$30,720
$14.77
$2,560
75th Percentile
$50,320
$24.19
$4,193
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,770
$28.25
$4,897
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,200 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Tennessee ranks #29 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 Tennessee?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee is $30,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,200.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee range from $27,670 at the 10th percentile to $58,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $30,710 and $50,320.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Tennessee typically start around $27,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $30,710 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 100 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tennessee is approximately $14.77 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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