How much does an art make in Los Angeles?
$91,490a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $43.99 an hour or $7,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.99
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 5,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,420Median: $91,490Highest 10%: $179,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 25th | $72,180 | $34.70 | |
| Median | $91,490 | $43.99 | |
| 75th | $128,700 | $61.86 | |
| 90th | $179,400 | $86.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Riverside, CA | $163,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $94,370 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,000 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $43.99 ($91,490 a year).
Do arts make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $91,490 against $78,620 nationally, 16% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,410, so Los Angeles pays 8% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for art pay?
20 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,400 or more.
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.