Profession
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.
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California
Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
27-1013SOC 2018 27-1013
GroupAll
Median55,490 USD
Average73,150 USD
Middle 50%37,560 USD - 83,200 USD
Decile range31,630 USD - 144,210 USD
Bottom decile31,630 USD
Top decile144,210 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
27-1013SOC 2018 27-1013
GroupAll
Median58,240 USD
Average104,570 USD
Middle 50%37,560 USD - 154,540 USD
Decile range36,300 USD - 207,320 USD
Bottom decile36,300 USD
Top decile207,320 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesFine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators