Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in California

Median Salary

$58,240

per year

Hourly Rate

$28.00

per hour

Employment

2,560

in California

vs. National Avg

+5.0%

National: $55,490

📊 Compared to the national median of $55,490, California pays 5.0% MORE for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions.

Purchasing Power

$52,611

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

47%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$36,300

25th

$37,560

Median

$58,240

75th

$154,540

90th

$207,320

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).