As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scenic Artist in California is $57,199. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,683 to $65,934, with most professionals earning between $42,841 and $73,888.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary | $42,841 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary | $49,683 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary | $57,199 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary | $65,934 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary | $73,888 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $54,658 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $55,436 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $57,406 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $54,554 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $53,154 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $56,577 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $54,814 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $51,650 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $63,266 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $63,111 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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