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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,880 -35.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $16,440
90th percentile $73,270
Employed locally 330
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,440
    25th
    $29,670
    50th (median)
    $38,880
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $73,270

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 48% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 52% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,950
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $32,500

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,580
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,060
    Graphic Designers$56,380
    Interpreters and Translators$39,320
    Editors$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Houston, TX is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Houston, TX is 35.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $16,440 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,670.