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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in New Mexico

Also called: Fine Artists

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in New Mexico earn a median of $63,090 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$63,090
vs. U.S. median
+14% ($55,490)
Rank among states
8 of 30
Jobs in the state
70

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,520; the top 10% earn over $79,610. Nationally the range is $31,630 to $144,210.

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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay in New Mexico

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

The median is $63,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,520 and the top 10% earn over $79,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 8 of 30 (+14% 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