Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $83,260 +37.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.03
10th percentile $31,880
90th percentile $113,440
Employed locally 50
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,880
    25th
    $76,810
    50th (median)
    $83,260
    75th
    $83,260
    90th
    $113,440

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 121% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 21% above 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,070
    Wisconsin $57,770
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,300
    Columbia, SC $31,250

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,610
    Graphic Designers $59,420
    Public Relations Specialists $60,720
    Coaches and Scouts $50,250
    Interior Designers $47,440
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $86,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Greenville, SC is $40.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Greenville, SC is 37.5% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $31,880 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,810.