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Side-by-side comparison of Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators, Painters, Construction and Maintenance
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Median pay, Greater BostonNot published$57,820
Hourly medianNot published$27.80/hr
Middle half of workers earnNot published$48,470 – $70,560
Jobs in Greater Boston1403,220Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–340.0%+5.5%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year10600Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeNo formal educational credential
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingLong-term on-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure36Moderate6LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialLittle or none
Programs near Boston53More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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