How much does an art make in Sacramento?
$124,700a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $59.94 an hour or $10,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.94
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,070Median: $124,700Highest 10%: $206,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,070 | $35.13 | |
| 25th | $98,210 | $47.22 | |
| Median | $124,700 | $59.94 | |
| 75th | $160,200 | $77.00 | |
| 90th | $206,500 | $99.29 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for arts.
| Riverside, CA | $163,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $136,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $127,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $94,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,000 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $59.94 ($124,700 a year).
Do arts make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $124,700 against $78,620 nationally, 59% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,410, so Sacramento pays 25% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for art pay?
5 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $206,500 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.