How much does a painting make in Los Angeles?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 39
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $48,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 90th | $48,010 | $23.08 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| Sacramento, CA | $49,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $41,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,120 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $125,600 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $106,700 |
| Power Plant Operator | $105,900 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $103,300 |
| Model Maker | $94,950 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker | $89,010 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $82,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $82,460 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $78,020 |
| Plant and System Operator | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do paintings make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $41,600 against $41,600 nationally, 0% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $41,600, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for painting pay?
24 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,010 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.