How much does an art make in San Diego?
$101,000a year
Median yearly pay for arts in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $48.56 an hour or $8,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.56
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 149
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,860Median: $101,000Highest 10%: $210,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,860 | $25.41 | |
| 25th | $72,300 | $34.76 | |
| Median | $101,000 | $48.56 | |
| 75th | $160,200 | $77.00 | |
| 90th | $210,300 | $101.13 |
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 Jose, CA | $94,370 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,490 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,000 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $168,400 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $166,900 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $166,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $152,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $142,000 |
| Economics Teacher | $140,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $138,300 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| History Teacher | $135,400 |
| Communications Teacher | $134,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $48.56 ($101,000 a year).
Do arts make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $101,000 against $78,620 nationally, 28% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,410, so San Diego pays 2% more.
Where does San Diego rank for art pay?
10 of 149 metro areas with data.
How much does an art make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,300 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.