As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Texture Artist in California is $59,131, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,137 weekly, or $4,928 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 California vary widely, spanning from $51,699 to $73,587. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,241) and 75th percentile ($66,698), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,587 per year. This $11,457 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, California Texture Artist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 29 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Texture 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
Texture Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $51,699 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $55,241 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $59,131 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $66,698 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $73,587 CA April 01, 2026
25% $55,241 10% $51,699 90% $73,587 75% $66,698 $59,131 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $69,309 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $65,928 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $64,397 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $62,722 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $76,904 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Texture Artist

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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