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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
2,560 people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California earn a median salary of $58,240 per year ($4,853/month).
This is 7.6% above the national average of $54,112.
California ranks #10 out of 30 states for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay.
Approximately 2,560 people work in this occupation across California.
About This Job: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
Top Skills
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Learning
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.35
Computers and Electronics
4.24
English Language
3.87
Production and Processing
3.59
Fine Arts
3.45
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(35.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California range from $36,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $207,320 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,560 and $154,540.
How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in California?
The median annual salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California is $58,240 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $104,570.
What is the salary range for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California?
Salaries for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California range from $36,300 at the 10th percentile to $207,320 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,560 and $154,540.
What is the starting salary for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California?
Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators positions in California typically start around $36,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,560 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,560 people are employed as Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California is approximately $28.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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