Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $140,660 +132.3% vs national
Median hourly $67.62
10th percentile $68,530
90th percentile
Employed locally 1,360
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,530
    25th
    $111,140
    50th (median)
    $140,660
    75th
    $168,010

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 150% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Los Angeles, CA is $67.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries?

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 132.3% above the national median of $60,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $68,530 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,140.