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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,650
Median Annual Salary
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+43.5% vs 2024
$53,410
Mean Salary
$49,650
Median Salary
$23.87
Hourly Rate
700 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas earn a median salary of $49,650 per year ($4,137/month).
This is 8.2% below the national average of $54,112.
Texas ranks #19 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 43.5% 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 Texas
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas range from $17,880 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,380 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,920 and $64,820.
Median $49,650
P10: $17,880P25: $36,920P75: $64,820P90: $77,380
10th
$17,880
25th
$36,920
Median
$49,650
75th
$64,820
90th
$77,380
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$17,880
$8.60
$1,490
25th Percentile
$36,920
$17.75
$3,076
Median (50th)
$49,650
$23.87
$4,137
75th Percentile
$64,820
$31.16
$5,401
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,380
$37.20
$6,448
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,410 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Texas ranks #19 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas is $49,650 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,410.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas range from $17,880 at the 10th percentile to $77,380 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,920 and $64,820.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Texas typically start around $17,880 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,920 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 700 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Texas is approximately $23.87 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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