Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $64,130 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $38,290
90th percentile $93,970
Employed locally 120
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,290
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $64,130
    75th
    $68,470
    90th
    $93,970

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 74% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 26% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $57,290
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,300
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $49,470
    Michigan $35,080

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Atlanta, GA is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.9% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $38,290 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.