How much does an artist and related worker make in California?
$60,540a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in California. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $60,540Highest 10%: $109,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $85,060 | $40.89 | |
| 90th | $109,400 | $52.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $73,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,780 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,960 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for artist and related workers.
| 16. Michigan | $63,830 |
| 17. Missouri | $63,130 |
| 18. Alaska | $63,080 |
| 19. California | $60,540 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $58,640 |
| 21. Florida | $45,870 |
| 22. Utah | $43,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.11 ($60,540 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $60,540 against $71,240 nationally, 15% less.
Where does California rank for artist and related worker pay?
California ranks 19 of 24 states.
Which city in California pays artist and related workers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $73,840 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.