Visual Artist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Visual Artist make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Artist in Washington, DC is $98,644. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $80,439 to a high of $118,388, with most professionals earning between $89,115 and $108,979.

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Average Salary Range for Visual Artist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
89115
108979
98644

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
91528
114246
102204
What is the average salary for Visual Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Artist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Visual Artist ranges from $89,115 to $108,979 with the average base salary of $98,644. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,528 to $114,246 with the average total cash compensation of $102,204.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,644 $89,115 - $108,979
Bonus $3,560 $2,413 - $5,267
Total Pay $102,204 $91,528 - $114,246
* 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.

Visual Artist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,115 - $108,979 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,115 - $108,979 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,115 - $108,979 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,929 - $108,752 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,115 - $108,979 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,115 - $108,979 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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