Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $51,970 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $24,100
90th percentile $59,780
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,100
    25th
    $24,100
    50th (median)
    $51,970
    75th
    $51,970
    90th
    $59,780

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 75% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,660
    California $140,080
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $96,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Massachusetts $83,530

    Nearby metros — Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,000
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $50,880
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $35,000
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $32,600

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $42,410
    Public Relations Specialists $52,610
    Graphic Designers $47,970
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,000
    Interior Designers $55,110
    Producers and Directors $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Asheville, NC is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries?

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Asheville, NC is 14.2% below the national median of $60,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Asheville?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $24,100 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,100.