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The Sculpture Industry - US Occupations Statistics for Sculptors and Related Occupations
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Here is some information on the size and wage distributions for some occupations related to sculpture. The information is taken from some excellent reports at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At this point there does not seem to be a separate category which captures sculpture. This will be corrected as BLS adopts NAISC.
Annual Salary = Hourly Salary * 2080 hours
Artists and Related Workers 34035
- Design and execute artwork to illustrate subject matter; promote public consumption of materials, products, or services; or to influence others in their opinions of individuals or organizations. Include Graphic Designers, Commercial Artists, Artistic Painters, Art Directors, and Painting Restorers
- Basic Statistics: (data for 1996 and 1998)
- Employment: 126,930 - 136,620
- Mean hourly wage: $16.52 - $17.21
- Mean annual wage: $34,360 - $35,790
- Median hourly wage: $14.89 - $15.24
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $8.61 $11.23 $14.89 $19.33 $27.75 Wage 1998 $8.61 $11.44 $15.24 $20.18 $31.05
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 31218
- Teach courses in visual and performing arts, such as: cinema, dance, drama, music, painting, sculpture, and theater.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 48,590 - 48,430
- Mean annual wage: $43,190 - $45,000
- Hourly wage estimates are not available for this occupation.
Molders and Casters, Hand 93944
- Mold and cast, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, any of a wide variety of items, such as food products, lamps, figurines, ashtrays, tile, pipes, mannequins, and candles. Include Candy Molders, Pottery and Porcelain Casters, Refractory Molders, Concrete Vault Makers, and Candle Molders. Exclude Metal Pourers who cast basic shapes such as slabs, blooms, bars, or billets.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 17,910 - 20,450
- Mean hourly wage: $9.35 - $9.85
- Mean annual wage: $19,440 - $20,480
- Median hourly wage: $8.64 - $9.10
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $6.03 $7.01 $8.64 $10.74 $13.71 Wage 1998 $6.17 $7.25 $9.10 $11.52 $14.67
Stonemasons 87305
- Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 13,280 - 15,630
- Mean hourly wage: $16.44 - $16.44
- Mean annual wage: $34,190 - $34,190
- Median hourly wage: $16.18 - 15,630
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $8.94 $11.76 $16.18 $20.21 $24.12 Wage 1998 $8.67 $11.57 $15.49 $20.42 $25.04
Rock Splitters, Quarry 87908
- Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer, wedges, and feathers.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 2,180 - 2,530
- Mean hourly wage: $10.93 - $10.87
- Mean annual wage: $22,730 - $22,600
- Median hourly wage: $10.56 - $10.87
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $6.27 $8.85 $10.56 $12.38 $15.62 Wage 1998 $6.45 $8.52 $10.59 $12.70 $15.36
Precision Molders, Shapers, Casters, and Carvers, Except Jewelry and Foundry 89905
- Mold, shape, cast, or carve products consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, and stone, or combinations of materials into semi-finished or finished products.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 12,940 - 13,420
- Mean hourly wage: $10.67 - $11.12
- Mean annual wage: $22,200 - $23,130
- Median hourly wage: $9.74 - $10.22
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $6.48 $7.64 $9.74 $12.89 $15.40 Wage 1998 $6.69 $7.91 $10.22 $13.13 $16.18
Pattern and Model Makers, Wood 89302
- Patternmakers, Wood: Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings, according to blueprint specifications. Work involves use of hand and power tools. Model Makers, Wood: Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products such as boats, automobiles, household appliances, aircraft, and machinery, using hand tools, measuring instruments, and woodworking machines. Include Wood Jig Builders and Loft Workers.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 9,270 - 9,420
- Mean hourly wage: $16.30 - $16.25
- Mean annual wage: $33,910 - $33,810
- Median hourly wage: $15.13 - $14.66
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $8.90 $11.10 $15.13 $20.88 $24.65 Wage 1998 $9.27 $11.11 $14.66 $20.66 $25.00
Precision Patternmakers, Model Makers, Lay-Out Workers, and Cutters 89908
- Construct patterns and models for use in forming products composed of single materials (except metal, plastic, wood, or textiles) or a combination of materials. Exclude workers who work with metal, plastic, wood, or textiles only.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 3,680 - 4,100
- Mean hourly wage: $14.17 - $14.91
- Mean annual wage: $29,470 - $31,020
- Median hourly wage: $13.55 - $14.91
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $7.52 $9.89 $13.55 $18.11 $21.95 Wage 1998 $8.01 $10.31 $14.40 $19.53 $22.69
Pattern and Model Makers, Metal 89114
- Patternmakers, Metal: Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal foundry patterns, core boxes, and match plates using hand and machine tools. Analyze specifications according to knowledge of patternmaking methods. Include Plastic Patternmakers. Model Makers: Set up and operate machines such as model maker's lathe, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Include Template Makers. Exclude Jewelry Pattern and Model Makers. Exclude workers who do not work primarily with metal and plastic but work with other material or a combination of materials.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 3,530 - 4,160
- Mean hourly wage: $14.95 - $16.53
- Mean annual wage: $31,100 - $34,380
- Median hourly wage: $14.18 - $15.19
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $7.98 $10.28 $14.18 $19.54 $22.82 Wage 1998 $8.67 $10.91 $15.19 $21.25 $26.38
Precision Lay-Out Workers, Metal 89117
- Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing, such as machining, fabricating, welding, and assembling.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 13,340 - 13,850
- Mean hourly wage: $13.95 - $15.40
- Mean annual wage: $29,020 - $32,030
- Median hourly wage: $13.20 - $14.33
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $8.90 $10.59 $13.20 $16.57 $19.86 Wage 1998 $9.37 $11.27 $14.33 $18.29 $22.97
Precision Foundry Mold and Coremakers
- Make and form wax or sand cores and molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries. Work involves using hand and power tools and applying knowledge of variables such as metal characteristics, molding sand, contour of patterns, reinforcing, and pouring procedures.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 12,020 - 11,950
- Mean hourly wage: $11.91 - $12.55
- Mean annual wage: $24,770 - $26,110
- Median hourly wage: $11.35 - $12.55
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $7.29 $9.50 $11.35 $13.65 $17.17 Wage 1998 $7.68 $9.85 $11.84 $14.55 $19.03
Foundry Mold Assembly and Shake-Out Workers 91914
- Prepare molds for pouring. Duties include: Cleaning and assembling foundry molds, and tending machine that bonds cope and drag together to form completed shell mold.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 9,450 - 10,200
- Mean hourly wage: $10.34 - $11.05
- Mean annual wage: $21,510 - $22,980
- Median hourly wage: $10.06 - $10.54
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $6.75 $8.42 $10.06 $11.91 $13.51 Wage 1998 $7.22 $8.86 $10.54 $12.74 $15.32
Precision Hand Workers, Jewelry and Related Products 89126
- Perform such operations as precision casting and modeling of molds, casting metal in molds, and setting precious and semi-precious stones for jewelry, silverware, plateware, ornamental figurines, trophies, and plaques. May make gold or silver chains and cut designs or lines in jewelry. Workers in these categories usually use hand tools or small cutting machines. Include Pearl Restorers, Jewelry Bench Hands, and Solderers.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 9,060 - 11,530
- Mean hourly wage: $10.34 - $10.18
- Mean annual wage: $21,500 - $21,170
- Median hourly wage: $9.03 - $9.16
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $5.73 $6.91 $9.03 $12.27 $16.58 Wage 1998 $6.09 $7.30 $9.16 $11.44 $15.72
Models 49036
- Model garments and other apparel to display clothing before prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used for advertising purposes. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression by artists.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 970 - 1,290
- Mean hourly wage: $10.70 - $11.01
- Mean annual wage: $22,250 - $22,900
- Median hourly wage: $10.29 - $8.32
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $5.54 $6.37 $10.29 $11.90 $14.15 Wage 1998 $6.27 $7.23 $8.32 $11.83 $14.63
Metal Fabricators, Structural Metal Products
Metal Pourers and Casters, Basic Shapes
All Other Precision Metal Workers
Metallurgists and Metallurgical, Ceramic, and Materials Engineers
Jewelers and Silversmiths 89123
- Jewelers: Fabricate, adjust, or repair jewelry. Silversmiths: Design, assemble, decorate, or repair silver articles. May specialize in one or more areas of the jewelry field, such as repairing, selling, or appraising. Exclude workers who perform a specialized operation such as fancy wire drawing.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 19,330 - 24,080
- Mean hourly wage: $11.95 - $12.91
- Mean annual wage: $24,850 - $26,850
- Median hourly wage: $11.10 - $12.91
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $5.79 $7.81 $11.10 $14.80 $18.61 Wage 1998 $6.11 $8.35 $11.60 $15.79 $19.96
Brickmasons 87302
- Lay building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete, cinder, glass, gypsum, and terra cotta block (except stone), to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures. Include Refractory Brickmasons.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 95,430 - 101,840
- Mean hourly wage: $17.26 - $17.81
- Mean annual wage: $35,900 - $37,040
- Median hourly wage: $16.61 - $17.10
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $9.84 $12.82 $16.61 $20.92 $25.77 Wage 1998 $9.99 $13.12 $17.10 $21.67 $28.11
Programmers, Numerical Tool and Process Control 25111
- Develop numerical control tape programs to control machining or processing of parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 8,500 - 8,980
- Mean hourly wage: $19.82 - $20.66
- Mean annual wage: $41,230 - $42,970
- Median hourly wage: $18.73 - $19.47
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $12.63 $15.54 $18.73 $23.02 $32.64 Wage 1998 $13.06 $15.98 $19.47 $23.86 $34.75
All Other Computer Scientists 25199
- All other computer scientists not classified separately above.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 82,630 - 98,870
- Mean hourly wage: $22.87 - $24.18
- Mean annual wage: $47,570 - $50,300
- Median hourly wage: $21.37 - $22.44
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $11.89 $15.79 $21.37 $32.13 $40.90 Wage 1998 $12.83 $16.49 $22.44 $33.78 $42.18
Designers, Except Interior Designers 34038
- Design or arrange objects and materials to achieve artistic or decorative effects for apparel or other commercial items. May also create, mark out, or draw designs for items such as furniture and machinery (product design). Designers are generally categorized according to articles or products designed, such as Clothes Designers, Industrial Designers, or according to type of design work, such as Embroidery Designers. Include Layout Artists.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 184,120 - 196,400
- Mean hourly wage: $15.62 - $16.24
- Mean annual wage: $32,480 - $33,780
- Median hourly wage: $13.31 - $14.04
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $6.44 $8.59 $13.31 $20.25 $31.41 Wage 1998 $6.62 $8.85 $14.04 $21.12 $32.84
Curators, Archivists, Museum Technicians, and Conservators 31511
- Curators: Administer affairs of museum and conduct scientific research programs. Direct instructional, research, and public service activities of institution. Archivists: Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials. Museum Technicians and Conservators: Prepare specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, lace, and textiles for museum collection and exhibits. May restore documents or install, arrange, and exhibit materials.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 11,960 - 12,150
- Mean hourly wage: $15.93 - $16.80
- Mean annual wage: $33,130 - $34,950
- Median hourly wage: $14.61 - $15.26
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $7.29 $10.54 $14.61 $20.08 $27.50 Wage 1998 $7.86 $11.10 $15.26 $21.08 $30.57
Welders and Cutters 93914
- Use hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment, such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches, to weld together metal components of such products as pipelines, automobiles, boilers, and ships; to join together components of fabricated sheet metal assemblies; or to cut, trim, or scarf metal objects to dimensions, as specified by layout, work orders, or blueprints.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 343,580 - 351,190
- Mean hourly wage: $12.68 - $13.18
- Mean annual wage: $26,380 - $27,420
- Median hourly wage: $11.90 - $12.41
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $7.92 $9.89 $11.90 $14.84 $18.56 Wage 1998 $8.44 $10.31 $12.41 $15.40 $19.06
Solderers and Brazers 93917
- Use hand soldering and brazing equipment to join together metal parts or components of metal products, or to fill holes, indentations, and seams of fabricated metal products.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 35,190 - 31,800
- Mean hourly wage: $8.66 - $9.03
- Mean annual wage: $18,010 - $18,780
- Median hourly wage: $8.14 - $8.46
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $5.96 $6.78 $8.14 $9.92 $11.95 Wage 1998 $6.12 $7.05 $8.46 $10.39 $12.68
Electrolytic Plating and Coating Machine Setters and Set-Up Operators, Metal and Plastic
- Set up or set up and operate electrolytic plating or coating machines, such as continuous multistrand electrogalvanizing machines, to coat metal or plastic products electrolytically with chromium, copper, cadmium, or other metal to provide protective or decorative surfaces or to build up worn surfaces.
- Basic Statistics:
- Employment: 14,470 - 13,770
- Mean hourly wage: $10.86 - $11.15
- Mean annual wage: $22,590 - $23,200
- Median hourly wage: $10.04 - $10.36
Percentile 10% 25% 50% 75% 90% Wage 1996 $6.66 $8.41 $10.04 $12.75 $15.67 Wage 1998 $6.89 $8.60 $10.36 $13.18 $16.15
Notes
NAISC=711510, SIC=8999, Sculptors, independent
- SIC 141 - Dimension Stone
- SIC 84 - Museums, Art Galleries, and Botanical and Zoological Gardens
- SIC 328 - Cut Stone and Stone Products
- 8999 Sculptors' studios - 27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
| 327991 | Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing | u | E | 3281 | Cut Stone and Stone Products |
