Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $64,030 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.79
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 30
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $64,030
    75th
    $80,790
    90th
    $81,660

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,070
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $75,160
    Connecticut $72,860

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Producers and Directors $98,920
    Graphic Designers $63,170
    Editors $81,910
    Coaches and Scouts $47,870
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,860
    Film and Video Editors $79,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Waterbury, CT is $30.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Waterbury, CT is 5.7% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.