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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,930
Median Annual Salary
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-18.7% vs 2024
$53,700
Mean Salary
$47,930
Median Salary
$23.04
Hourly Rate
230 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia earn a median salary of $47,930 per year ($3,994/month).
This is 11.4% below the national average of $54,112.
Virginia ranks #21 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 230 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries decreased by 18.7% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia range from $29,640 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $87,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,000 and $70,300.
Median $47,930
P10: $29,640P25: $35,000P75: $70,300P90: $87,400
10th
$29,640
25th
$35,000
Median
$47,930
75th
$70,300
90th
$87,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,640
$14.25
$2,470
25th Percentile
$35,000
$16.83
$2,916
Median (50th)
$47,930
$23.04
$3,994
75th Percentile
$70,300
$33.80
$5,858
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$87,400
$42.02
$7,283
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#21
Virginia ranks #21 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 Virginia?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia is $47,930 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,700.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia range from $29,640 at the 10th percentile to $87,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,000 and $70,300.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Virginia typically start around $29,640 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 230 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Virginia is approximately $23.04 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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