As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scenic Artist in New Mexico is $44,601, equivalent to $21 per hour, $858 weekly, or $3,717 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 New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $34,522 to $50,220. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,325) and 75th percentile ($47,542), while top earners (90th percentile) make $50,220 per year. This $8,217 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, New Mexico Scenic Artist often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $34,522 NM September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $39,325 NM September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $44,601 NM September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $47,542 NM September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $50,220 NM September 01, 2026
25% $39,325 10% $34,522 90% $50,220 75% $47,542 $44,601 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $48,354 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $51,039 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $49,537 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $52,208 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $51,928 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $51,978 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $49,702 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $50,961 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $50,293 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $50,779 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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