Artist salary in California

The average salary for a artist in California is $50,500 per year. Artist salaries in California can vary between $17,000 to $158,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 627 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as artist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for artists in California: Sony Interactive ($156,000 a year), Nickelodeon Animation Studios ($114,000 a year), and Alameda Paying Agent ($102,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for artists in California: Irvine, CA ($122,500 a year), Burbank, CA ($92,000 a year), and Glendale, CA ($83,500 a year).