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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 27-1013. 28 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $67,076, middle half $58,000–$91,600.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 9 | $60,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 5 | $91,600 |
| Level III (experienced) | 4 | $85,565 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 2 | $73,914 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mindart Studio LLC | 3 | $91,600 |
| Forme Millinery Co. Inc. | 2 | $19,200 |
| Kayafas Artistry | 2 | — |
| UAP Production LLC | 2 | $70,980 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | 2 | $78,104 |
| Stone Soup LLC | 2 | $93,600 |
| SJ Global Logis Inc | 2 | $60,000 |
| Epic Games, Inc. | 1 | $100,000 |
| Lands' End, Inc. | 1 | $69,152 |
| Onehouse Arts | 1 | $42,500 |
| Artlabbe USA | 1 | $38,834 |
| Enya Studio LLC | 1 | $52,000 |
| Flora Tattoo Studio, LLC | 1 | $62,000 |
| EverGreene Architectural Arts, Inc. | 1 | — |
| Northlandz LLC | 1 | — |
| Felini Art Conservators, LLC | 1 | — |
| Welder Underground, Inc | 1 | — |
| Clap de Fin LLC | 1 | $65,000 |
| General Motors | 1 | $92,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc. | 1 | $46,656 |
Job titles
- Millinery Assistant2
- Fine Artist2
- Children Illustrator2
- Sculpture Specialist2
- Visual Designer2
- Illustration Specialist2
- Concept Artist1
- Print/Pattern Designer1
- Art Consultant1
- Lead Bronze Finishing Artisan1
- 3D Generalist I1
- Tattoo Artist1
- Studio Artist1
- Medical Illustrator and Animator1
- Business Innovation Manager - Miniature World Expert1
- Fine Art Conservator1
- Teaching Artist/Program Coordinator1
- Studio Art Specialist1
- Finisher, Expert1
- Children Illustration Designer1
- Associate Clay Sculptor1
- Technical Designer1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 10 | $67,076 |
| FY2024 | 4 | $62,000 |
| FY2025 | 8 | $70,980 |
| FY2026 | 6 | $92,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).