How much does a CG Artist make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of CG Artist in Baltimore, MD is $63,445. While Salary.com is seeing that CG Artist salary in Baltimore, MD can go up to $78,740 or down to $51,269, but most earn between $57,072 and $71,451. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CG Artist in the United States.

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What is a CG Artist?

CGI Artists (also known as computer graphics artists) create 2D and 3D assets used in developing video games and digitally animated films. A CG Artist's work usually revolves around finding balance between artistic sensibilities and technical limitations while working within a development team. In a game development context, CG artists work closely with game directors, art directors, animators, game designers and level designers. CG Artists (typically, technical artists) will also work with game programmers to ensure that the 3D models and assets created by the art team function as desired in...

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What is the average salary for CG Artist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CG Artist in Baltimore, MD. The base salary for CG Artist ranges from $57,072 to $71,451 with the average base salary of $63,445. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,790 to $73,184 with the average total cash compensation of $64,435.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $63,445 $57,072 - $71,451
Bonus $990 $718 - $1,733
Total Pay $64,435 $57,790 - $73,184
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Towson, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,072 - $71,451 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Dundalk, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,072 - $71,451 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Ellicott City, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,035 - $71,404 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Glen Burnie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,072 - $71,451 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD 0%
CITY, STATE Columbia, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,979 - $71,335 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,672 - $77,210 COMPARE TO Baltimore, MD
See salaries for CG Artist in locations close to Baltimore, MD. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE CG Supervisor LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $135,947 MAXIMUM SALARY $171,622
JOB TITLE Cg Generalist LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $54,447 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,226
JOB TITLE Cg Animator LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $85,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,181
JOB TITLE Artist LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $50,942 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,943
JOB TITLE Artist/Artist Assistant LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $47,433 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,956
JOB TITLE ARTIST, FINE ARTIST LOCATION Baltimore, MD MINIMUM SALARY $64,450 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,930
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