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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Wisconsin
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Wisconsin?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,350
Median Annual Salary
▼
-7.7% vs 2024
$58,240
Mean Salary
$53,350
Median Salary
$25.65
Hourly Rate
100 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in Wisconsin
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $53,350 per year ($4,445/month).
This is 1.4% below the national average of $54,112.
Wisconsin ranks #15 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 100 people work in this occupation across Wisconsin.
Salaries decreased by 7.7% 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 Wisconsin
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin range from $21,590 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,410 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,460 and $68,180.
Median $53,350
P10: $21,590P25: $50,460P75: $68,180P90: $81,410
10th
$21,590
25th
$50,460
Median
$53,350
75th
$68,180
90th
$81,410
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$21,590
$10.38
$1,799
25th Percentile
$50,460
$24.26
$4,205
Median (50th)
$53,350
$25.65
$4,445
75th Percentile
$68,180
$32.78
$5,681
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,410
$39.14
$6,784
Note: The mean (average) salary of $58,240 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#15
Wisconsin ranks #15 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 Wisconsin?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin is $53,350 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $58,240.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin range from $21,590 at the 10th percentile to $81,410 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,460 and $68,180.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in Wisconsin typically start around $21,590 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 100 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Wisconsin is approximately $25.65 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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