DOL Median (California)
$66,538
vs National
+45.9%
National: $45,614BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,042
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,538
+45.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,614
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California earns $66,538 in nominal terms, which is 45.9% above the national average of $45,614. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,042 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $190,000 | 1 |
| Tencent America LLC | $160,356 | 1 |
| Atieva USA, Inc. | $151,840 | 1 |
| The Carlab, Inc. | $100,651 | 2 |
| East Six Design, LLC | $94,910 | 1 |
| David Hockney Inc. | $85,000 | 1 |
| SELECTIVE STONE, INC. | $84,760 | 3 |
| Outlook Resources, Inc. | $83,699 | 3 |
| nWay America, LLC | $82,410 | 1 |
| PMSTUDIOS, INC. | $78,021 | 1 |
| GIBBS ARCHITECTS | $77,605 | 1 |
| ART MATES (ARTISTS GUILD OF AMERICA) | $77,605 | 1 |
| Vision Scenery Corporation, Inc. | $77,605 | 3 |
| Nissan North America Inc. | $64,783 | 2 |
| CITY OCEAN PRODUCTIONS INC. | $62,754 | 2 |
| AMERRIX MARKETING, LLC | $52,370 | 2 |
| MURALS OF ENCHANTMENT, LLC | $52,042 | 3 |
| Arts Design Trading USA, Inc. | $44,500 | 1 |
| ART BRONZE, INC. | $44,000 | 3 |
| Telltale Inc. | $43,200 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Cupertino, CA · $190,000SANTA MONICA, CA · $160,356Newark, CA · $151,840Orange, CA · $100,651Sherman Oaks, CA · $94,910Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make in California?
The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in California is $66,538 based on 29 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators?
A Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in California earns 45.9% more than the national median of $45,614, or $48,042 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.