As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scenic Artist in Texas is $46,970, equivalent to $23 per hour, $903 weekly, or $3,914 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $36,355 to $52,888. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,414) and 75th percentile ($50,068), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,888 per year. This $8,654 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, Texas Scenic Artist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $36,355 TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $41,414 TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $46,970 TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $50,068 TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scenic Artist Salary $52,888 TX September 01, 2026
25% $41,414 10% $36,355 90% $52,888 75% $50,068 $46,970 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 Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $50,106 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $49,544 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $48,987 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $50,555 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $49,405 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $54,772 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $51,725 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $49,490 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $49,360 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $51,076 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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