Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $75,160 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.13
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $106,580
Employed locally 30
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $39,470
    50th (median)
    $75,160
    75th
    $81,750
    90th
    $106,580

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,070
    Connecticut $72,860
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $64,030

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$50,510
    Public Relations Specialists$85,690
    Technical Writers$125,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,970
    Graphic Designers$63,330
    Producers and Directors$69,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Hartford, CT is $36.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Hartford, CT is 24.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,470.