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SOC 27-1013·Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Median wage
$80,828
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
960
How pay grows with experience
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $50,756 |
| Median (typical) | $80,828 |
| Experienced | $105,221 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $83,303 |
| Capital Region | $78,197 |
| Hudson Valley | $68,829 |
| Southern Tier | $67,448 |
| Long Island | $67,069 |
| Western New York | $55,617 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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