Junior Artist Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Artist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Artist in the United States is $58,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Junior Artist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,098
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,425 to $65,127
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,921
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Junior Artist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,127 $5,427 $1,252 $31
Average $58,568 $4,881 $1,126 $28
25th Percentile $51,425 $4,285 $989 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Artist Salaries

A Junior Artist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Junior Artist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Artist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,632
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,064
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,886
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,800
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,811
Levels Salary
Audio Vis... Level Junior Artist$50,632
Junior Ar... Level Junior Artist$59,064
Audio Vis... Level Junior Artist$71,886
Audio Vis... Level Junior Artist$88,800
Audio Vis... Level Junior Artist$84,811
$50,632 0 yr
$59,064 < 2 yrs
$71,886 2-4 yrs
$88,800 5-8 yrs
$84,811 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Junior Artist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Junior Artists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $64,847.
  • California: $64,601.
  • Massachusetts: $63,740.

Top Paying Cities for Junior Artists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $73,872
  • San Francisco: $73,063
  • Oakland: $71,524

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Artist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 9.99% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
  • Audio Systems (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Audio systems a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound. sound system. electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 9.99%
Plumbing 2.15%
Audio Systems 1.34%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Artist's salary.
  • Digital Transformation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Digital Transformation
$63,839
9%
Project Management
$62,668
7%
PowerPoint
$62,668
7%
Cisco
$62,082
6%
Microsoft Office
$61,497
5%
Listening
$61,497
5%
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Junior Artist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Artist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Junior Artist positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Junior Artist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Junior Artist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$76,139$37.030%
Energy & Utilities$73,210$35.025%
Pharmaceuticals$71,453$34.022%
Biotechnology$70,282$34.020%
Financial Services$69,111$33.018%

Junior Artist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Artist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Artist

Salaries for a Junior Artist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,627 in 2023 to around $52,165 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Artist salary trends, .

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief of Staff. About the Company. Innovative travel platform for booking & managing work trips. Industry. Computer Software. Type. Privately Held, VC-back... more

    21 Days Ago

  • McDonalds

    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

    McDonald’s is seeking Crew Team Members to assist with daily restaurant operations including customer service, food preparation, and maintaining restaurant... more

    28 Days Ago

  • Amazon Flex

    Columbus, OH

    Amazon Flex | Columbus, OH

    Amazon Flex Delivery Drivers use their own vehicle to deliver Amazon packages to customers on scheduled delivery blocks. Drivers are responsible for pickin... more

    28 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Commercial. About the Company. Globally-recognized manufacturer of packaging components & delivery systems for injectable drugs. Industry. ... more

    1 Month Ago

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FAQ about Junior Artist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Junior Artist?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Junior Artist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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