As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Texture Artist in the US is $53,606, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,031 weekly, or $4,467 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Texture Artist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Texture Artist in the US vary widely, spanning from $46,832 to $66,731. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,060) and 75th percentile ($60,476), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,731 per year. This $10,416 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Photoshop, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Texture Artist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 29 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
Texture Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $46,832 US March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $50,060 US March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $53,606 US March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $60,476 US March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $66,731 US March 01, 2026
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What is a Texture Artist ?

A texture artist is an individual who develops textures for digital media, usually for video games, movies, web sites and television shows. These textures can be in the form of 2D or (rarely) 3D art that may be overlaid onto a polygon mesh to create a realistic 3D model. Texture artists often take advantage of web sites for the purposes of marketing their art and self-promotion of their skills with the goal of gaining employment from a professional game studio or to join a team working on a "mod" (modification) of an existing game in hopes of establishing industry or trade credentials ....

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    Texture Artist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Art Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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