Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $83,270 +37.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.04
10th percentile $54,330
90th percentile $109,670
Employed locally 650
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,330
    25th
    $66,970
    50th (median)
    $83,270
    75th
    $99,720
    90th
    $109,670

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 74% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 26% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,760
    Washington $78,370
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $66,720
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $64,030
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,670
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,490

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $48,010
    Public Relations Specialists $92,060
    Graphic Designers $82,630
    Special Effects Artists and Animators $142,690
    Editors $87,330
    Producers and Directors $81,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Seattle, WA is $40.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Seattle, WA is 37.5% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $54,330 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,970.