What are the main factors that influence a Visual Development Artist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Visual Development Artist's salary?

A Visual Development Artist's salary grows with experience: a Manufacturing Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,671, a Manufacturing Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,057, a Visual Development Artist (4-7 years)earns $101,360, a Manufacturing Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $123,637, a Manufacturing Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $142,064,

What are the highest paying states for a Visual Development Artist?

Visual Development Artist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Visual Development Artist roles are District of Columbia $110,089, California $109,671, Massachusetts $108,209. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Visual Development Artist roles make?

Salaries for Visual Development Artist level roles vary by specialization: Visual Design Director: $198,790; Visual Design Manager: $152,223; Graphic Artist IV: $104,940; Visual Artist: $88,046; Graphic Artist III: $84,960.

Visual Development Artist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Visual Development Artist make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Visual Development Artist in Delaware is $100,693 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Visual Development Artist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $117,039
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,078 to $109,249
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,324

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Visual Development Artist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,249	$9,104	$2,101	$53
Average	$100,693	$8,391	$1,936	$48
25th Percentile	$91,078	$7,590	$1,751	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Visual Development Artist Salaries

A Visual Development Artist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Visual Development Artist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Visual Development Artist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,671
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,057
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,360
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,637
Expert (over 8 years): $142,064

Levels	Salary
Manufactu... Level Visual Development Artist	$77,671
Manufactu... Level Visual Development Artist	$88,057
Visual De... Level Visual Development Artist	$101,360
Manufactu... Level Visual Development Artist	$123,637
Manufactu... Level Visual Development Artist	$142,064

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How Do Visual Development Artist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Visual Development Artists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $110,089.
California: $109,671.
Massachusetts: $108,209.

District of Columbia $110,089 California $109,671 Massachusetts $108,209 Washington $107,812 New Jersey $107,772 Alaska $107,633 Connecticut $106,261 New York $105,704

Hawaii $103,924 Rhode Island $103,089 Maryland $102,522 Minnesota $101,747 Colorado $101,448 Illinois $101,349 Oregon $100,971 Delaware $100,693

New Hampshire $100,518 Virginia $100,126 Pennsylvania $98,982 Nevada $98,406 North Dakota $98,217 Michigan $97,918 Wisconsin $97,809 Vermont $97,590

Texas $96,984 Maine $96,944 Arizona $96,884 Ohio $96,815 Georgia $95,900 Indiana $95,443 Wyoming $95,353 Utah $95,214

Iowa $95,154 Kansas $94,677 Louisiana $94,538 North Carolina $94,488 Missouri $94,468 Florida $94,080 Montana $93,872 Nebraska $93,673

Kentucky $93,563 South Carolina $93,166 Tennessee $92,917 Idaho $92,818 New Mexico $92,092 Oklahoma $91,933 Alabama $91,346 South Dakota $90,362

Arkansas $89,825 West Virginia $89,537 Mississippi $88,671

Top Paying Cities for Visual Development Artists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $100,239
Little Creek: $100,973
Magnolia: $100,828

Lincoln, DE $100,239 Little Creek, DE $100,973 Magnolia, DE $100,828 Milford, DE $100,494 Marydel, DE $100,659 Millsboro, DE $99,819 Millville, DE $99,973 Milton, DE $100,146

Nassau, DE $100,218 Ocean View, DE $99,956 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,148 Seaford, DE $100,204 Selbyville, DE $99,790 Smyrna, DE $101,043 Viola, DE $100,577 Woodside, DE $100,848

Bear, DE $100,615 Newark, DE $100,577 Claymont, DE $100,783 Delaware City, DE $100,678 Hockessin, DE $100,568 Kirkwood, DE $100,659 Middletown, DE $100,698 Montchanin, DE $100,591

New Castle, DE $100,606 Odessa, DE $100,747 Port Penn, DE $100,815 Rockland, DE $100,601 Saint Georges, DE $100,666 Townsend, DE $100,821 Winterthur, DE $100,613 Lewes, DE $100,184

Wilmington, DE $100,573 Dover, DE $100,973 Dover Afb, DE $100,441 Bethany Beach, DE $99,850 Bethel, DE $99,954 Bridgeville, DE $100,189 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,689 Cheswold, DE $100,940

Clayton, DE $100,943 Dagsboro, DE $99,781 Delmar, DE $99,621 Ellendale, DE $99,923 Felton, DE $100,486 Fenwick Island, DE $99,803 Frankford, DE $99,629 Frederica, DE $100,585

Georgetown, DE $99,743 Greenwood, DE $100,205 Harbeson, DE $99,849 Harrington, DE $100,358 Hartly, DE $100,671 Houston, DE $100,215 Kenton, DE $100,948 Laurel, DE $99,683

Yorklyn, DE $100,598

Visual Development Artist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Visual Development Artist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$91,078

Average $100,693/year

$109,249

$7,590

Average $8,391/month

$9,104

$1,751

Average $1,936/week

$2,101

$44

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,249	$9,104	$2,101	$53
Average	$100,693	$8,391	$1,936	$48
25th Percentile	$91,078	$7,590	$1,751	$44

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