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

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Florida make a median of $48,490 a year, or about $23.31 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$48K
Median annual
$23.31/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$104K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $48K get you in Florida?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,417/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,658/mo
Rent as % of take-home48.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,188/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,759/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Florida

Bar chart showing Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $40,680, median $48,490, 75th percentile $69,990, 90th percentile $103,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$41KMedian$48K75th$70K90th$104K
Bar chart showing Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $40,680, median $48,490, 75th percentile $69,990, 90th percentile $103,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $73K spread from bottom to top.

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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by metro in Florida

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$52K+8%170
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$48K+0%340
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$46K-5%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in Florida?

The median is $48,490 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators can clear $103,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $48K enough to live in Florida?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,417/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 48.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary go in Florida?

Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary is worth about $49,188 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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