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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators is a notable career in the 27 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 27-1013 |
| title | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators |
| onet code | 27-1013.00 |
| description | Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 27 |
| tot emp | 10,000 |
| a mean | 76,450 |
| a median | 60,560 |
| a pct10 | 26,420 |
| a pct25 | 39,740 |
| a pct75 | 89,630 |
| a pct90 | 140,660 |
| h mean | 36 |
| h median | 29 |
The day-to-day work of a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators typically centers on use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Learning, Critical Thinking, and Active Listening. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.10 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, the most common entry qualification is a Some College Courses (37.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 35% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $140,080 and lowest in Kansas at $24,670 — a 5.7× spread. The top five states (California, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, Washington) average $91,990. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $140,080 | $152,160 | $63,950 | $226,440 | 1,760 |
| Massachusetts | $83,530 | $92,930 | $31,200 | $186,250 | 30 |
| Indiana | $79,280 | $72,020 | $43,320 | $94,870 | 40 |
| New York | $78,690 | $84,760 | $42,950 | $142,220 | 960 |
| Washington | $78,370 | $82,000 | $45,750 | $99,720 | 840 |
| Colorado | $74,010 | $79,520 | $44,960 | $122,730 | 180 |
| South Carolina | $72,990 | $64,260 | $27,150 | $113,440 | 190 |
| Connecticut | $72,860 | $70,330 | $37,230 | $89,270 | 140 |
| Maryland | $72,750 | $73,210 | $31,200 | $106,080 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $63,730 | $61,700 | $33,480 | $101,210 | 70 |
| Arizona | $63,380 | $64,260 | $37,850 | $97,870 | 80 |
| Oregon | $63,380 | $75,390 | $40,990 | $165,010 | — |
| New Jersey | $62,680 | $66,610 | $43,520 | $77,260 | 50 |
| Georgia | $61,560 | $64,570 | $38,290 | $94,920 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,370 | $58,130 | $36,840 | $76,470 | 140 |
| Virginia | $58,960 | $60,300 | $33,280 | $83,200 | — |
| Wisconsin | $57,770 | $64,500 | $29,760 | $119,610 | 190 |
| Illinois | $53,820 | $64,600 | $41,600 | $94,720 | — |
| Nevada | $53,200 | $61,360 | $33,690 | $89,630 | 90 |
| Alabama | $52,270 | $47,000 | $26,200 | $67,070 | 40 |
| Missouri | $52,000 | $51,500 | $25,580 | $73,290 | 180 |
| Florida | $48,490 | $60,120 | $31,200 | $103,960 | 820 |
| Tennessee | $47,580 | $44,700 | $25,330 | $60,330 | 160 |
| Oklahoma | $45,190 | $52,250 | $41,190 | $84,640 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $44,920 | $53,020 | $31,430 | $79,040 | 260 |
| Maine | $44,700 | $51,420 | $30,160 | $83,560 | — |
| Idaho | $43,850 | $44,730 | $32,910 | $64,250 | 40 |
| Utah | $43,680 | $49,030 | $23,990 | $76,760 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $43,250 | $54,090 | $38,420 | $69,210 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $42,730 | $45,560 | $35,550 | $63,200 | — |
| Iowa | $38,930 | $44,360 | $21,740 | $78,750 | — |
| Kentucky | $38,500 | $41,240 | $28,850 | $54,070 | 90 |
| Michigan | $35,080 | $46,920 | $28,980 | $80,600 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $34,600 | $44,330 | $28,270 | $71,370 | 110 |
| Texas | $34,600 | $42,620 | $15,900 | $81,650 | 1,140 |
| Louisiana | $32,390 | $33,910 | $27,110 | $43,860 | 190 |
| Ohio | $31,200 | $36,870 | $21,740 | $60,890 | 680 |
| Kansas | $24,670 | $39,480 | $15,080 | $92,710 | 50 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for 3D Artist (Three Dimensional Artist) or 3D Artist (Three-Dimensional Artist) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators compares to others in the 27 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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