Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (27-1013) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		20
Mean wage		$30.77
Entry wage		$22.29
10th percentile wage		$21.04
50th percentile wage		$29.91
90th percentile wage		$43.53

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	10	54.2%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services	10	$30.86

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	$29.91		$24.70		$5.21
2017	$29.66	+.8%	$24.49	+.8%	$5.17
2016	$28.98	+2.4%	$23.93	+2.4%	$5.05
2015	$28.52	+1.6%	$23.55	+1.6%	$4.97
2014	$27.97	+2.0%	$23.10	+2.0%	$4.87
2013	$27.45	+1.9%	$22.67	+1.9%	$4.78
2012	$26.93	+1.9%	$22.24	+1.9%	$4.69
2011	$26.40	+2.0%	$21.80	+2.0%	$4.60
2010	$25.99	+1.6%	$21.46	+1.6%	$4.53
2009	$25.54	+1.8%	$21.09	+1.8%	$4.45
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.91		$21.63		$8.28
2017	$29.66	+.8%	$21.40	+1.1%	$8.26
2016	$28.98	+2.4%	$20.83	+2.8%	$8.15
2015	$28.52	+1.6%	$20.35	+2.3%	$8.17
2014	$27.97	+2.0%	$19.93	+2.1%	$8.05
2013	$27.45	+1.9%	$19.50	+2.2%	$7.95
2012	$26.93	+1.9%	$19.11	+2.1%	$7.82
2011	$26.40	+2.0%	$18.78	+1.7%	$7.62
2010	$25.99	+1.6%	$18.48	+1.6%	$7.51
2009	$25.54	+1.8%	$18.17	+1.7%	$7.36

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 2018

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