How much does a Visual Artist make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Artist in Phoenix, AZ is $88,006. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,764 to a high of $105,621, with most professionals earning between $79,504 and $97,227.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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97227
88006

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Visual Artist ranges from $79,504 to $97,227 with the average base salary of $88,006. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,657 to $101,926 with the average total cash compensation of $91,183.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $88,006 $79,504 - $97,227
Bonus $3,176 $2,153 - $4,699
Total Pay $91,183 $81,657 - $101,926
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,504 - $97,227 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,344 - $97,030 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,521 - $97,246 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,183 - $96,833 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,521 - $97,246 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,287 - $96,961 COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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