Fine Artists in Indiana
Is Indiana a good place for you to work as a Fine Artist?
- Fine Artists in Indiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Fine Artist Career?
- Visual & Performing Arts
- General Visual & Performing Arts
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Fine & Studio Arts
- Art Studies
- Fine Arts
- Drawing
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Printmaking
- Ceramic Arts & Ceramics
- Other Fine Arts & Art Studies
- Health Professions
- Medical Illustration & Informatics
- Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
How Many Fine Artists Work in Indiana?
In 2018, there were 120 Fine Artists working in the state.
There were 130 Fine Artists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 150 Fine Artists working in it, which means Indiana has fewer Fine Artists than average.
Job Projections for Indiana
Jobs for Fine Artists in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 6.8%.
Indiana Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 20 annual Fine Artists job openings in Indiana, and 190 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,400 annual jobs and 29,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Fine Artists Make in Indiana?
In 2018 wages for Fine Artists ranged from $23,740 to $79,460 with $45,680 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.41 to $38.2. The median hourly rate was $21.96.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.45 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.49.
The median salary in Indiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Indiana 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 |
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 50 | $64,770 |
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN | 30 | $51,930 |
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 30 | $32,170 |
Top States for Fine Artists Employment
View the list below to see 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 |
Virginia | 210 | $59,130 |
Wisconsin | 210 | $0 |
Arizona | 200 | $49,170 |
Minnesota | 190 | $56,490 |
North Carolina | 160 | $43,420 |
Colorado | 140 | $37,720 |
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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