CG Artist Salary in High Point, North Carolina

How much does a CG Artist make in High Point, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CG Artist in High Point, NC is $59,009. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,082 to $66,454, with most professionals earning between $47,686 and $73,232.

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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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Common responsibilities of a CG Artist

Create Textures for 3D characters, props, and sets within Substance Painter and Substance Designer.

November 30, 2022

Setup the technical and aesthetic approaches of the matchmove work for a shot or sequence.

February 06, 2023

Communicate effectively with creative leads/lighting team to determine best approach to achieve the desired goal.

April 11, 2023

Review UVs when needed.

April 18, 2023

Build Redshift shaders in Maya.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for CG Artist in High Point, NC

Average Base Salary

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53082

66454

59009

Average Total Cash Compensation

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53751

68067

59932

What is the average salary for CG Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CG Artist in High Point, NC. The base salary for CG Artist ranges from $53,082 to $66,454 with the average base salary of $59,009. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,751 to $68,067 with the average total cash compensation of $59,932.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$59,009	$53,082 - $66,454
Bonus	$923	$669 - $1,613
Total Pay	$59,932	$53,751 - $68,067

* 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.

CG Artist Salary Near High Point, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,456 - $66,922	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,641 - $67,154	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,221 - $66,628	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,082 - $66,454	COMPARE TO High Point, NC 0%
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,871 - $67,441	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,194 - $67,846	COMPARE TO High Point, NC

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About High Point, North Carolina

High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state of North Carolina. Most of the city is located in Guilford County, with portions spilling into neighboring Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties. As of the 2010 census the city had a total population of 104,371, with an estimated population of 108,629 in 2014. High Point is currently the ninth-largest municipality in North Carolina, and the 259th largest city in America. High Point is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. The ci...

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