How much does a fine artist make in Louisiana?
$40,700a year
Median yearly pay for fine artists in Louisiana. That is $19.57 an hour or $3,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.57
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 30
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,320Median: $40,700Highest 10%: $74,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,320 | $15.54 | |
| 25th | $34,060 | $16.38 | |
| Median | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 75th | $72,400 | $34.81 | |
| 90th | $74,550 | $35.84 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $72,400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fine artists.
| 21. Virginia | $47,930 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $47,830 |
| 23. Maine | $46,170 |
| 24. Louisiana | $40,700 |
| 25. Nebraska | $39,800 |
| 26. Michigan | $38,650 |
| 27. Arkansas | $32,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fine artist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $19.57 ($40,700 a year).
Do fine artists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $40,700 against $55,490 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for fine artist pay?
Louisiana ranks 24 of 30 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays fine artists the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $72,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.