Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Michigan
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Michigan make a median of $35,080 a year, or about $16.87 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $35K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by metro in Michigan
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $60K | +72% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in Michigan?
The median is $35,080 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,980, and experienced fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators can clear $80,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,395/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 53.1% 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 Michigan?
Michigan 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 $37,363 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.