Fine Artists in Kentucky
Get the information you need to know about working as a Fine Artist.
- Fine Artists in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
60 people worked as Fine Artists in 2018 in this state.
There were 60 Fine Artists employed in this state in 2017.
The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.
The typical state has 150 Fine Artists working in it, which means Kentucky has fewer Fine Artists than average.
Job Projections for Kentucky
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%.
Kentucky Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 210 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 Kentucky?
In 2018 wages for Fine Artists ranged from $17,560 to $66,470 with $39,730 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.44 to $31.96. The median hourly rate was $19.1.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.86 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $4.24.
The median salary in Kentucky is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 50 | $64,770 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 30 | $32,170 |
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 |
| 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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