Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $52,460 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.22
10th percentile $29,020
90th percentile $71,160
Employed locally 170
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,020
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $52,460
    75th
    $65,240
    90th
    $71,160

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 71% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 29% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Florida $48,490
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $48,490
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,240

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,340
    Graphic Designers $57,770
    Coaches and Scouts $47,780
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,080
    Interior Designers $61,820
    Producers and Directors $77,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Miami, FL is $25.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Miami, FL is 13.4% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $29,020 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.