Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $46,240 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $31,900
90th percentile $94,310
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,900
    25th
    $39,370
    50th (median)
    $46,240
    75th
    $62,130
    90th
    $94,310

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 65% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 35% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,460
    Florida $48,490
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $48,490

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$58,600
    Graphic Designers$59,820
    Coaches and Scouts$47,040
    Interpreters and Translators$45,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,230
    Interior Designers$62,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tampa, FL is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Tampa, FL is 23.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $31,900 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,370.