As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Environment Artist in District of Columbia is $83,466. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,313 to $95,282, with most professionals earning between $62,159 and $106,039.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $62,159 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $72,313 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $83,466 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $95,282 | DC | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Environment Artist Salary | $106,039 | DC | 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 Naval Anacost Annex, DC | Avg. Salary $83,466 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Parcel Return Service, DC | Avg. Salary $83,466 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington, DC | Avg. Salary $83,466 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Washington Navy Yard, DC | Avg. Salary $83,466 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More
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