As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scenic Artist in District of Columbia is $53,317, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,025 weekly, or $4,443 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $41,268 to $60,034. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,010) and 75th percentile ($56,833), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,034 per year. This $9,823 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, District of Columbia Scenic Artist often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide 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 $41,268 DC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $47,010 DC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $53,317 DC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $56,833 DC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $60,034 DC September 01, 2026
25% $47,010 10% $41,268 90% $60,034 75% $56,833 $53,317 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $61,145 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $61,148 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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