California Fine Artists: Schools and Careers

Fast Facts for Fine Artists in California

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Oakland and San Jose
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: San Diego and Santa Ana
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Oakland and San Jose

Salaries for Fine Artists in California

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: San Jose and Oakland
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Fine Artists

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Fine Artists relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
San Diego-Carlsbad80$66,970
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade80$77,200
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward110$85,980
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim1620$100,660
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