As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Environment Artist in California is $73,995. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,768 to $84,246, with most professionals earning between $54,457 and $93,579.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $54,457 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $63,768 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $73,995 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $84,246 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $93,579 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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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| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $78,981 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $80,609 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $82,969 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $78,921 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $77,089 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $81,883 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $79,086 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $75,083 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $92,060 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $91,849 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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