How much does a Scenic Artist make in NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scenic Artist in New York is $55,280. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,017 to $63,723, with most professionals earning between $41,404 and $71,409.

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 $41,404 NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $48,017 NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $55,280 NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $63,723 NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $71,409 NY March 01, 2025
25% $48,017 10% $41,404 90% $71,409 75% $63,723 $55,280 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $56,784 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $51,547 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $51,028 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $59,118 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $56,888 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $56,888 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $56,110 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $55,384 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $52,687 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $51,287 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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