Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 30 · CA
43% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $104,570 ≈ $50/hr
Median annual salary $58,240
Employment 2,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,300P25 $37,560 Median $58,240P75 $154,540P90 $207,320
About 80% of fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustratorss in California earn between $36,300 and $207,320. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators salary in California is $104,570, about 43% above the U.S. average ($73,150). That works out to roughly $50/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $126,470 | $115,040 | 450 |
← Back to all fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators states