Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (27-1013) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		200
Mean wage		$40.76
Entry wage		$17.45
10th percentile wage		$13.96
50th percentile wage		$30.82
90th percentile wage		$78.77

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	20	10.2%
Educational Services	20	8.4%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	20	$31.43
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services		$30.65
Educational Services	20	$27.22

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$30.82		$25.33		$5.49
2017	$30.56	+.8%	$25.12	+.8%	$5.44
2016	$29.86	+2.4%	$24.54	+2.4%	$5.32
2015	$29.39	+1.6%	$24.15	+1.6%	$5.23
2014	$28.82	+2.0%	$23.69	+2.0%	$5.13
2013	$28.28	+1.9%	$23.25	+1.9%	$5.04
2012	$27.75	+1.9%	$22.80	+1.9%	$4.94
2011	$27.21	+2.0%	$22.36	+2.0%	$4.85
2010	$26.78	+1.6%	$22.01	+1.6%	$4.77
2009	$26.31	+1.8%	$21.63	+1.8%	$4.69
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$30.82		$22.55		$8.27
2017	$30.56	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$8.25
2016	$29.86	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$8.14
2015	$29.39	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$8.17
2014	$28.82	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$8.05
2013	$28.28	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$7.96
2012	$27.75	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$7.83
2011	$27.21	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$7.63
2010	$26.78	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$7.51
2009	$26.31	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$7.37

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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