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Artist salary in California

How much does an Artist make in California?

Average base salary

$33.34
40%
above national average
Average $33.34
Low $17.25
High $64.47

The average salary for a artist is $33.34 per hour in California. 388 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Artist job openings in California

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National Pro Artist, Bobbi Bro...
The Estée Lauder Companies4out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
4 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Artist in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Assoc...
 
$350,000per year
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Los Angeles Philharmonic
 
$350,000per year
Magnit Global
 
$312,000per year
Apple
 
$226,700per year
Madison Square Garden Entertai...
 
$182,000per year
ASK Staffing
 
$180,856per year

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Highest paying cities for Artists near California

  1. Santa Monica, CA
    $51.42 per hour
  2. Culver City, CA
    $44.11 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $41.76 per hour
  4. San Francisco, CA
    $40.68 per hour
  5. Burbank, CA
    $39.50 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Artist

The average salary for an Artist is $33.34 per hour in California. This figure is based on 388 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Artist salaries in California typically range between a low of $17.25 and a high of $64.47 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Artist in California include Santa Monica, CA at $51.42 per hour, Culver City, CA at $44.11 per hour, and Los Angeles, CA at $41.76 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Artist in California include Los Angeles Philharmonic Association ($350,000 per year) and Los Angeles Philharmonic ($350,000 per year).

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