Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $72,610 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $45,380
90th percentile $79,610
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,380
    25th
    $45,380
    50th (median)
    $72,610
    75th
    $79,610
    90th
    $79,610

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 97% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 3% 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
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $96,400
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $43,770
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $38,620

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$63,940
    Graphic Designers$54,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,850
    Producers and Directors$55,810
    Editors$64,640
    Technical Writers$66,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Santa Fe, NM is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 19.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $45,380 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,380.