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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Illinois

Also called: Fine Artists

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Illinois earn a median of $53,850 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$53,850
vs. U.S. median
−3% ($55,490)
Rank among states
14 of 30
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in Illinois

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,720; the top 10% earn over $99,630. Nationally the range is $31,630 to $144,210.

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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay in Illinois

How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in Illinois?

The median is $53,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,720 and the top 10% earn over $99,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Illinois a good state for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators?

On pay alone it ranks 14 of 30 (−3% vs. the national median of $55,490). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses