Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $48,950 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $18,500
90th percentile $99,080
Employed locally 200
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,500
    25th
    $18,500
    50th (median)
    $48,950
    75th
    $55,810
    90th
    $99,080

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 50% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 50% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,650
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $32,500

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,380
    Graphic Designers$61,040
    Coaches and Scouts$34,680
    Producers and Directors$73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,160
    Interior Designers$61,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Austin, TX is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Austin, TX is 19.2% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $18,500 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,500.