Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $72,400 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.81
10th percentile $32,310
90th percentile $72,400
Employed locally 60
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,310
    25th
    $32,320
    50th (median)
    $72,400
    75th
    $72,400
    90th
    $72,400

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 133% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 33% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Maryland $72,750
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $64,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,000

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,750
    Graphic Designers $46,350
    Coaches and Scouts $30,280
    Floral Designers $29,640
    Producers and Directors $47,560
    Public Relations Specialists $58,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Shreveport, LA is $34.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Shreveport, LA is 19.6% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $32,310 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,320.