Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $58,960 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.35
10th percentile $47,210
90th percentile $83,200
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,210
    25th
    $58,950
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $83,200

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 70% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 30% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $66,720
    Pennsylvania $59,370
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,000
    Nevada $53,200
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $35,000

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Richmond, VA is $28.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Richmond, VA is 2.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $47,210 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,950.