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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment10
Mean wage$33.18
Entry wage$20.70
10th percentile wage$11.31
50th percentile wage$35.03
90th percentile wage$48.39
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (27-1013)
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of mediums and techniques, such as painting and sculpture.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$35.03 $21.54  $13.49
2016$34.21+2.4%$21.04 +2.4%$13.17
2015$33.55+2.0%$20.63 +2.0%$12.92
2014$32.93+1.9%$20.25 +1.9%$12.68
2013$32.30+1.9%$19.86 +1.9%$12.44
2012$31.67+2.0%$19.47 +2.0%$12.20
2011$31.18+1.6%$19.17 +1.6%$12.01
2010$30.63+1.8%$18.83 +1.8%$11.80
2009$30.30+1.1%$18.63 +1.1%$11.67
2008$29.40+3.1%$18.08 +3.1%$11.32
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$35.03 $19.89  $15.14
2016$34.21+2.4%$19.25 +3.3%$14.96
2015$33.55+2.0%$18.85 +2.1%$14.70
2014$32.93+1.9%$18.45 +2.2%$14.48
2013$32.30+1.9%$18.08 +2.1%$14.22
2012$31.67+2.0%$17.77 +1.7%$13.90
2011$31.18+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%$13.69
2010$30.63+1.8%$17.19 +1.7%$13.44
2009$30.30+1.1%$16.96 +1.4%$13.34
2008$29.40+3.1%$16.53 +2.6%$12.88
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $35.0310
South Central $30.2810
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $30.2810
Northwest $35.0310
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