How much does an artist and related worker make in San Diego?
$73,840a year
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $35.50 an hour or $6,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 23
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,080Median: $73,840Highest 10%: $95,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| 25th | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| Median | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 75th | $85,230 | $40.98 | |
| 90th | $95,780 | $46.05 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for artist and related workers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,760 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $126,100 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $123,200 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $118,800 |
| Musician and Singer | $106,400 |
| Technical Writer | $101,800 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $99,650 |
| Producer and Director | $99,520 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,180 |
| Film and Video Editor | $83,480 |
| Writer and Author | $82,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist and related worker make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $35.50 ($73,840 a year).
Do artist and related workers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $73,840 against $71,240 nationally, 4% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,540, so San Diego pays 22% more.
Where does San Diego rank for artist and related worker pay?
11 of 23 metro areas with data.
How much does an artist and related worker make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,780 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.