Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$140,080
National Median
$60,560
Employment
1,760
Entry Level (10th)
$63,950
Top Earners (90th)
$226,440
How California Compares
California pays $79,520 more than the national median for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustratorss.
There are 0.098 fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.51).
Other States for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $83,530 | 30 |
| Indiana | $79,280 | 40 |
| New York | $78,690 | 960 |
| Washington | $78,370 | 840 |
| Colorado | $74,010 | 180 |
| South Carolina | $72,990 | 190 |
| Connecticut | $72,860 | 140 |
| Maryland | $72,750 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $63,730 | 70 |
| Arizona | $63,380 | 80 |
| Oregon | $63,380 | N/A |
| New Jersey | $62,680 | 50 |
| Georgia | $61,560 | 240 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,370 | 140 |
| Virginia | $58,960 | N/A |
| Wisconsin | $57,770 | 190 |
| Illinois | $53,820 | N/A |
| Nevada | $53,200 | 90 |
| Alabama | $52,270 | 40 |
| Missouri | $52,000 | 180 |