Scenic Artist Salary in the United States

Scenic Artist Salary

How much does a Scenic Artist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scenic Artist in the United States is $51,858. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,044 to $59,777, with most professionals earning between $38,840 and $66,988.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $38,840 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $45,044 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $51,858 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $59,777 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $66,988 US March 01, 2025
25% $45,044 10% $38,840 90% $66,988 75% $59,777 $51,858 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Scenic Artist ?

A charge artist (or charge scenic artist and also head scenic artist) leads and oversees the painting of stage, film or television scenery. The charge artist's responsibilities include methods of reproduction of color, texture, preparation and aging of all surfaces. The charge artist interprets the scenic designer's technical drawings and paint elevations, and with a crew of journeymen scenic artists, brings them to life on the actual scenery. The charge artist is also responsible for the budgeting of the finished sets along with the production designer and the art director....

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    Painter I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Scenic Artist

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Painter III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scenic Artist in the United States. The base salary for Scenic Artist ranges from $45,044 to $59,777 with the average base salary of $51,858. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,243 to $60,059 with the average total cash compensation of $52,063.
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