As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Environment Artist in California is $77,003, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,481 weekly, or $6,417 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 California vary widely, spanning from $57,033 to $92,167. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,550) and 75th percentile ($84,940), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,167 per year. This $18,390 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, California Environment Artist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 35 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Environment Artist job salary. 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 $57,033 CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $66,550 CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $77,003 CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $84,940 CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Environment Artist Salary $92,167 CA October 01, 2026
25% $66,550 10% $57,033 90% $92,167 75% $84,940 $77,003 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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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $81,945 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $87,117 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $87,346 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $84,588 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $82,645 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $87,124 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $83,896 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $82,153 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $99,225 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $96,491 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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