Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Maine (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maine Median
$46,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $55,490
State Rank
#23 of 30
state estimate

How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Maine?

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine take home a median of $46,170 annually — roughly $22.20 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $55,490.

Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $38,100 while the top 10% make $73,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,470 and $65,700 a year.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary range in Maine

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$38,100$18.32
25th percentile (early career)$41,470$19.94
50th percentile (median)$46,170$22.20
75th percentile (experienced)$65,700$31.59
90th percentile (top earners)$73,330$35.25

How Maine compares

Maine ranks 23rd out of 30 states and territories for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$98,540
2Nevada$81,630
3New York$78,870
4Washington$72,430
5Connecticut$71,210

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in other states

Oregon $98,540Nevada $81,630New York $78,870Washington $72,430Connecticut $71,210Maryland $66,180Georgia $65,010New Mexico $63,090Minnesota $61,730California $58,240Utah $57,270Arizona $56,160Pennsylvania $54,270Illinois $53,850Wisconsin $53,350Colorado $51,910Florida $50,360Missouri $49,820Texas $49,650Kentucky $48,050Virginia $47,930Oklahoma $47,830Louisiana $40,700Nebraska $39,800Michigan $38,650Arkansas $32,340Ohio $31,780Tennessee $30,720Kansas $25,830

Working as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Maine

Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($46,170) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in Maine?
The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Maine is $46,170 per year, or about $22.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,100 at the entry level to $73,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators about 17% less than the national median of $55,490. Maine ranks 23rd out of 30 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,170 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.