How much does an artist and related worker make in Los Angeles?
$48,760a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $23.44 an hour or $4,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.44
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,580Median: $48,760Highest 10%: $97,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| Median | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 75th | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 90th | $97,450 | $46.85 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| San Diego, CA | $73,840 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $23.44 ($48,760 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $48,760 against $71,240 nationally, 32% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,540, so Los Angeles pays 19% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for artist and related worker pay?
19 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,450 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.