Fine Artists in Illinois
Is Illinois a good place for you to work as a Fine Artist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Fine Artists in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Fine Artists in Illinois is growing slower than average.
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Fine Artists in Illinois earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Fine Artists Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 260 Fine Artists working in the state.
There were 300 Fine Artists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 150 Fine Artists working in it, which means Illinois has more Fine Artists than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Fine Artists in this state are growing at a rate of 3.7% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.8%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 50 annual job openings, and 560 total jobs in 2026 for Fine Artists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,400 annual jobs and 29,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Fine Artists Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Fine Artists ranged from $25,080 to $67,730 with $44,160 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.06 to $32.56. The median hourly rate was $21.23.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $26.31 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $5.08.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Fine Artists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Fine Artists.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 140 | $48,860 |
Top States for Fine Artists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Fine Artists work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,070 | $65,190 |
| New York | 1,410 | $0 |
| Florida | 900 | $38,940 |
| Ohio | 650 | $37,360 |
| Texas | 560 | $55,830 |
| Michigan | 520 | $42,090 |
| Georgia | 320 | $48,460 |
| Washington | 320 | $35,360 |
| Massachusetts | 270 | $47,120 |
| Connecticut | 260 | $64,070 |
| Illinois | 260 | $44,160 |
| Maryland | 240 | $52,330 |
| Oregon | 240 | $51,020 |
| Utah | 230 | $43,140 |
| Wisconsin | 210 | $0 |
| Virginia | 210 | $59,130 |
| Arizona | 200 | $49,170 |
| Minnesota | 190 | $56,490 |
| North Carolina | 160 | $43,420 |
| New Jersey | 140 | $62,170 |
Below are the states where Fine Artists get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $67,440 |
| California | $65,190 |
| Connecticut | $64,070 |
| New Jersey | $62,170 |
| Virginia | $59,130 |
| Minnesota | $56,490 |
| Texas | $55,830 |
| Kansas | $53,500 |
| Maryland | $52,330 |
| Oregon | $51,020 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jorge Royan under License
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