How much does an art make in California?
$99,410a year
Median yearly pay for arts in California. That is $47.79 an hour or $8,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.79
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,420Median: $99,410Highest 10%: $202,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 25th | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| Median | $99,410 | $47.79 | |
| 75th | $143,100 | $68.78 | |
| 90th | $202,700 | $97.47 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $163,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $128,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $94,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 1. Delaware | $103,300 |
| 2. California | $99,410 |
| 3. New York | $98,850 |
| 4. Vermont | $97,980 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $97,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.79 ($99,410 a year).
Do arts make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $99,410 against $78,620 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for art pay?
California ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays arts the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $163,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.