DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 203 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 10,000 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFF KOONS LLC | $39,520 | 13 | -34.7% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $40,560 | -11.1% | 34 | 16 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $66,538 | -52.5% | 29 |
| Nebraska | $65,947 | +54.3% | 10 |
| Wisconsin | $65,500 | +13.4% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $54,246 | -35.1% | 5 |
| Michigan | $48,550 | +38.4% | 2 |
| New York | $44,000 | -44.1% | 47 |
| Nevada | $41,746 | -21.5% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $41,600 | -42.9% | 1 |
| Maryland | $41,600 | -42.8% | 3 |
| Texas | $40,040 | +15.7% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $40,040 | -36.1% | 1 |
| Georgia | $37,160 | -39.6% | 4 |
| Tennessee | $35,069 | -26.3% | 1 |
| Virginia | $31,200 | -47.1% | 1 |
| Florida | $30,600 | -36.9% | 4 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions, 28% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 3% required a Master's degree, and 50% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| JEFF KOONS LLC | Not specified | $39,520 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators is Professional and Technical Services at $61,962. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $50,042.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 203 DOL filings, the median salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators is $45,614, ranging from $39,520 to $65,500.
The 90th percentile salary is $140,660 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $40,560.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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