As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scenic Artist in Appleton, WI is $46,590, equivalent to $22 per hour, $896 weekly, or $3,883 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scenic Artist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scenic Artist in Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $36,061 to $52,459. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,079) and 75th percentile ($49,662), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,459 per year. This $8,583 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or Surface Preparation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Appleton Scenic Artist often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide for Scenic Artist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scenic Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $36,061 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $41,079 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $46,590 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $49,662 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $52,459 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
25% $41,079 10% $36,061 90% $52,459 75% $49,662 $46,590 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scenic Artist in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Scenic Artist ranges from $41,079 to $49,662 with the average base salary of $46,590. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,963 to $62,240 with the average total cash compensation of $53,996.
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

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