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

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Nebraska make a median of $42,730 a year, or about $20.54 an hour. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Nebraska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$43K
Median annual
$20.54/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$63K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,917/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home38.2% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$47,451/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,804/mo

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Education: Bachelor's degree
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $35,550, 25th percentile $36,640, median $42,730, 75th percentile $59,740, 90th percentile $63,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$37KMedian$43K75th$60K90th$63K
Bar chart showing Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $35,550, 25th percentile $36,640, median $42,730, 75th percentile $59,740, 90th percentile $63,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $42,730 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,550, and experienced fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators can clear $63,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,917/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 38.2% 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 Nebraska?

Nebraska 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 $47,451 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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