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

Also called: Fine Artists

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Kentucky earn a median of $48,050 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$48,050
vs. U.S. median
−13% ($55,490)
Rank among states
20 of 30
Jobs in the state
60

Pay range in Kentucky

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,750; the top 10% earn over $65,360. Nationally the range is $31,630 to $144,210.

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

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

The median is $48,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,750 and the top 10% earn over $65,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 20 of 30 (−13% 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