Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $32,500 -46.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.63
10th percentile $15,900
90th percentile $93,810
Employed locally 80
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,900
    25th
    $17,180
    50th (median)
    $32,500
    75th
    $45,340
    90th
    $93,810

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 44% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 56% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,650
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,950
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,880

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,270
    Coaches and Scouts $36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,170
    Graphic Designers $61,530
    Interior Designers $55,650
    Interpreters and Translators $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in San Antonio, TX is $15.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in San Antonio, TX is 46.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $15,900 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,180.