How much does a craft artist make in Los Angeles?
$100,400a year
Median yearly pay for craft artists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $48.27 an hour or $8,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.27
- Vs. national median
- +118%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,290Median: $100,400Highest 10%: $206,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| 25th | $62,480 | $30.04 | |
| Median | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 75th | $130,400 | $62.67 | |
| 90th | $206,600 | $99.32 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for craft artists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 a craft artist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $48.27 ($100,400 a year).
Do craft artists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $100,400 against $46,080 nationally, 118% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $100,500, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for craft artist pay?
1 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a craft artist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $206,600 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.