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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Texas
Ranked #21 of 30 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustratorss in Texas earn between $17,880 and $77,380. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary in Texas is $53,410, about 27% below the U.S. average ($73,150). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,860 | $56,770 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $55,490 | $50,100 | 260 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $49,650 | $53,710 | 230 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in Texas?
The median fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary in Texas is $49,650 per year (mean $53,410), and about 80% earn between $17,880 and $77,380.
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,410 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators?
Texas ranks #21 of 30 states for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators pay. Its mean salary of $53,410 is about 27% below the U.S. average of $73,150.
Which metro areas in Texas pay fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($62,860), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($55,490), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($49,650), by median annual wage.
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