Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $65,790 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $97,870
Employed locally 50
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $65,790
    75th
    $91,080
    90th
    $97,870

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 78% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 22% 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
    Tucson, AZ $52,200

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,330
    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Phoenix, AZ is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.