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Artist salary in California, 2026

How much does an Artist make in California?

Average base salary

$32.49
37%
above national average
Average $32.49
Low $16.90
High $63.48

The average salary for a artist is $32.49 per hour in California. 374 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Artist job openings in California

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Lead Experience Artist
La Jolla, CA
$25.75 an hour
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Artist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Magnit Global
 
$312,000per year
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Apple
 
$226,700per year
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Madison Square Garden Entertai...
 
$182,000per year
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ASK Staffing
 
$180,856per year
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Google
 
$180,000per year
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Anduril
 
$177,445per year
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Highest paying cities for Artists near California

  1. Burbank, CA
    $48.79 per hour
  2. Santa Monica, CA
    $47.92 per hour
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $42.77 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $38.98 per hour
  5. Escondido, CA
    $34.41 per hour

Where can an Artist earn more?

Compare salaries for Artists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Artist get paid in California?

Senior Artist

Job openings
Average $139,998 per year