Highest-paying states for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators
Nevada leads at $81,630 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $81,630 | $43,750–$82,790 |
| New York | $78,870 | $62,780–$119,990 |
| Washington | $72,430 | $41,320–$101,530 |
| Connecticut | $71,210 | $56,160–$84,520 |
| Maryland | $66,180 | $54,690–$75,610 |
| Georgia | $65,010 | $50,350–$77,540 |
| New Mexico | $63,090 | $45,380–$72,830 |
| California | $58,240 | $37,560–$154,540 |
| Utah | $57,270 | $41,560–$80,640 |
| Arizona | $56,160 | $37,340–$91,340 |
| Wisconsin | $53,350 | $50,460–$68,180 |
| Colorado | $51,910 | $43,770–$76,360 |
| Florida | $50,360 | $40,200–$78,430 |
| Missouri | $49,820 | $35,990–$59,820 |
| Texas | $49,650 | $36,920–$64,820 |
| Kentucky | $48,050 | $22,750–$55,460 |
| Virginia | $47,930 | $35,000–$70,300 |
| Oklahoma | $47,830 | $47,830–$83,200 |
| Nebraska | $39,800 | $31,200–$46,080 |
| Michigan | $38,650 | $30,490–$80,750 |
| Arkansas | $32,340 | $29,500–$53,020 |
| Ohio | $31,780 | $24,190–$43,750 |
| Tennessee | $30,720 | $30,710–$50,320 |
| Kansas | $25,830 | $22,880–$47,960 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.