Best Paying Industries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
$60,560
National Median Salary
49
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $87,050 | +43.7% | 70 |
| 2 | Publishing Industries | $83,270 | +37.5% | 930 |
| 3 | Software Publishers | $83,270 | +37.5% | 710 |
| 4 | Hospitals | $81,650 | +34.8% | 40 |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $80,650 | +33.2% | 60 |
| 6 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $78,690 | +29.9% | 40 |
| 7 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $78,450 | +29.5% | 70 |
| 8 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $78,450 | +29.5% | 60 |
| 9 | Temporary Help Services | $72,800 | +20.2% | 110 |
| 10 | Employment Services | $72,800 | +20.2% | 140 |
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