Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in California
Also called: Fine Artists
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California earn a median of $58,240 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,240
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($55,490)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300; the top 10% earn over $207,320. Nationally the range is $31,630 to $144,210.
States ranked near California
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Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators pay in California
How much do fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators make in California?
The median is $58,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300 and the top 10% earn over $207,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 30 (+5% vs. the national median of $55,490). Living costs are not included.