Lead Artist Salary in Wilmington, North Carolina

How much does a Lead Artist make in Wilmington, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Wilmington, NC is $59,516. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,733 to $67,158, with most professionals earning between $46,557 and $74,115.

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Communicate with Director of Production Operations, Quality Assurance and Production Coordinator and management regarding safety concerns, equipment failure, etc.

December 10, 2022

Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in Wilmington, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

52733

67158

59516

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

52877

67227

59591

What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $52,733 to $67,158 with the average base salary of $59,516. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,877 to $67,227 with the average total cash compensation of $59,591.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$59,516	$52,733 - $67,158
Bonus	$75	$144 - $69
Total Pay	$59,591	$52,877 - $67,227

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Artist Salary Near Wilmington, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,624 - $67,018	COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,057 - $66,296	COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,825 - $67,275	COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,709 - $70,948	COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,892 - $66,087	COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,709 - $70,948	COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC

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About Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,045 in 2017, it is the eighth most populous city in the state. Wilmington is the principal city of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that includes New Hanover and Pender counties in southeastern North Carolina, which has a population of 263,429 as of the 2012 Census Estimate. Wilmington was settled by the English along the Cape Fear River. The city was named after Spencer Compton who was the Earl of Wilmington. Its ...

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