As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Texture Artist in South Dakota is $48,720, equivalent to $23 per hour, $937 weekly, or $4,060 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 South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $42,596 to $60,631. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,515) and 75th percentile ($54,955), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,631 per year. This $9,440 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, South Dakota Texture Artist often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 29 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 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 $42,596 SD April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $45,515 SD April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $48,720 SD April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $54,955 SD April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Texture Artist Salary $60,631 SD April 01, 2026
25% $45,515 10% $42,596 90% $60,631 75% $54,955 $48,720 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 Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $55,096 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $53,056 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $56,217 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $52,111 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $52,111 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $52,111 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $56,135 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $56,217 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $55,096 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $54,164 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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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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