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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $49,650 -18% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $17,880
90th percentile $75,030
Employed locally 230
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,880
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $70,490
    90th
    $75,030

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 57% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,950
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $32,500

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,370
    Public Relations Specialists $63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Coaches and Scouts $36,340
    Producers and Directors $72,770
    Interior Designers $74,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Dallas, TX is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Dallas, TX is 18% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $17,880 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.