As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scenic Artist in Delaware is $48,766, equivalent to $23 per hour, $938 weekly, or $4,064 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $37,746 to $54,910. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,998) and 75th percentile ($51,982), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,910 per year. This $8,984 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, Delaware Scenic Artist often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $37,746 DE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $42,998 DE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $48,766 DE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $51,982 DE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $54,910 DE September 01, 2026
25% $42,998 10% $37,746 90% $54,910 75% $51,982 $48,766 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 Bear, DE Avg. Salary $56,190 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $56,225 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $56,047 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $55,950 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $56,236 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $56,123 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $55,929 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $55,961 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $56,429 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $55,763 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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