Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $49,470 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.79
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $68,530
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $49,470
    75th
    $55,710
    90th
    $68,530

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 67% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 33% 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
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $83,260
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,680

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $49,080
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,030
    Graphic Designers $57,180
    Audio and Video Technicians $60,140
    Producers and Directors $78,920
    Public Relations Specialists $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Las Vegas, NV is $23.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 18.3% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.