Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $77,490 | $60,140 | +28.8% vs US |
| State Rank | #3 of 54 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 341,350 jobs | 2,098,690 jobs | 16.3% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,950 | $18.24 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,200 | $23.65 |
| Median | $77,490 | $37.26 |
| 75th Percentile | $110,760 | $53.25 |
| 90th Percentile | $165,090 | $79.37 |
