Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $60,490 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.08
10th percentile $31,140
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 40
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,140
    25th
    $32,310
    50th (median)
    $60,490
    75th
    $79,200
    90th
    $80,600

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 81% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 19% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,930
    Minnesota $63,730
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,460
    Missouri $52,000

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,850
    Coaches and Scouts $45,760
    Graphic Designers $58,840
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,220
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $101,090
    Producers and Directors $65,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Detroit, MI is $29.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Detroit, MI is 0.1% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $31,140 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,310.