Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Washington
Also called: Fine Artists
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Washington earn a median of $72,430 a year, +31% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +31% ($55,490)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,730; the top 10% earn over $120,160. Nationally the range is $31,630 to $144,210.
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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay in Washington
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in Washington?
The median is $72,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,730 and the top 10% earn over $120,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 30 (+31% vs. the national median of $55,490). Living costs are not included.