Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in the Industry of Specialty Trade Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in the industry of specialty trade contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$28,830
25th Percentile Wage
$33,170
50th Percentile Wage
$38,690
75th Percentile Wage
$47,500
90th Percentile Wage
$56,410

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in the industry of specialty trade contractors. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators is $56,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators is $28,830.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$38,690
17.27% 4.63%
2015
$32,010
-14.40% -
2014
$36,620
3.28% -
2013
$35,420
-4.18% -
2012
$36,900
- -

Table 3. Compare Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

The average salaries of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in four industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Specialty Trade Contractors
$38,690
Building Finishing Contractors
$37,790
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$37,640
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
$37,640

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