Commercial Illustrator Career

*A job as a Commercial Illustrator falls under the broader career category of Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators : Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.


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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$57,410

Median Hourly Wage

$27.60*

Total Employed Nationally

11,520


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.