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

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $41,950 a year) and the least in Columbus ($40,470), across the 3 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators average at $37,820 and the median at $31,780 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,150.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$41,950
Cleveland$40,520
Columbus$40,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$41,950	$34,560	$31,780	$34,420	95
Cleveland	$40,520	$27,560	$27,560	$33,053	94
Columbus	$40,470	$34,870	$32,070	$33,015	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in other states

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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