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

In Washington we have BLS pay data for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators in Seattle only, where the average is $87,190 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators average at $76,000 and the median at $72,430 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,150.

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

Seattle$87,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$87,190	$82,580	$57,500	$70,168	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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 Washington

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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