Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $52,200 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $95,700
Employed locally 30
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $52,200
    75th
    $78,250
    90th
    $95,700

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 77% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 23% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $65,790

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,690
    Coaches and Scouts $45,220
    Graphic Designers $48,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,740
    Interpreters and Translators $49,080
    Producers and Directors $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Tucson, AZ is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Tucson, AZ is 13.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.