Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $44,130 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $21,510
90th percentile $118,870
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,510
    25th
    $38,730
    50th (median)
    $44,130
    75th
    $70,180
    90th
    $118,870

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 60% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 40% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,930
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $56,800
    Coaches and Scouts $46,850
    Graphic Designers $53,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,880
    Producers and Directors $62,810
    Audio and Video Technicians $55,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Pittsburgh, PA is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 27.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $21,510 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,730.