Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $33,040 -45.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.89
10th percentile $28,630
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 50
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,630
    25th
    $33,040
    50th (median)
    $33,040
    75th
    $37,850
    90th
    $45,760

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 53% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 47% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Maryland $72,750
    Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $72,400
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $64,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,450
    Media and Communication Workers, All Other$60,420
    Public Relations Specialists$64,860
    Producers and Directors$70,310
    Coaches and Scouts$45,240
    Graphic Designers$47,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New Orleans, LA is $15.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in New Orleans, LA is 45.4% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $28,630 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,040.