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Art director, Fine Artist, Craft Artist and Multi-media Artist Income
Median annual earnings of salaried art directors
were $68,100 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $49,480 and
$94,920. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,920, and the highest 10
percent earned more than $135,090. Median annual earnings were $70,630 in
advertising and related services.
Median annual earnings of salaried craft artists
were $24,090. The middle 50 percent earned between $18,860 and $35,840. The
lowest 10 percent earned less than $14,130, and the highest 10 percent earned
more than $46,700. Earnings data for the many self-employed craft artists were
not available.
Median annual earnings of salaried fine artists,
including painters, sculptors, and illustrators were $41,970. The middle 50
percent earned between $28,500 and $58,550. The lowest 10 percent earned less
than $18,350, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $79,390. Earnings data
for the many self-employed fine artists were not available.
Median annual earnings of salaried multi-media
artists and animators were $51,350, not including the earnings of the
self-employed. The middle 50 percent earned between $38,980 and $70,050. The
lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,390, and the highest 10 percent earned
more than $92,720. Median annual earnings were $57,310 in motion picture and
video industries and $48,860 in advertising and related services.
Earnings for self-employed artists vary widely.
Some charge only a nominal fee while they gain experience and build a reputation
for their work. Others, such as well-established freelance fine artists and
illustrators, can earn more than salaried artists. Many, however, find it
difficult to rely solely on income earned from selling paintings or other works
of art. Like other self-employed workers, freelance artists must provide their
own benefits.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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