As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Environment Artist in the US is $69,789, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,342 weekly, or $5,816 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Environment Artist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Environment Artist in the US vary widely, spanning from $51,696 to $83,530. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,318) and 75th percentile ($76,981), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,530 per year. This $16,663 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or InDesign, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Environment Artist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 35 companies and industry startups. 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
Environment Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $51,696 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $60,318 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $69,789 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $76,981 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $83,530 US May 01, 2026
25% $60,318 10% $51,696 90% $83,530 75% $76,981 $69,789 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Environment Artist ?

An environment artist is someone who works in the video game industry as a 3D modeler, specializing in outdoor or indoor locations for a game's setting. They are responsible for creating the majority of the overall visuals the player will encounter on the screen, making approximate collision so that the player isn't colliding with every little detail, optimizing geometry so that the level runs at a manageable framerate, and helping bring life to the game world. Environment artistry has become an increasingly desired field of work since the rise of console gaming. With more technology comes bet...

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