CG Artist Salary in Lake Charles, LA

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How much does a CG Artist make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CG Artist in Lake Charles, LA is $57,713. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,914 to $64,993, with most professionals earning between $46,635 and $71,621.

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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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Average Salary Range for CG Artist in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for CG Artist ranges from $51,914 to $64,993 with the average base salary of $57,713. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,570 to $66,568 with the average total cash compensation of $58,613.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $57,713 $51,914 - $64,993
Bonus $900 $656 - $1,575
Total Pay $58,613 $52,570 - $66,568
* 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 Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,092 - $66,467 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,084 - $67,709 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,659 - $63,421 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,101 - $61,471 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,362 - $63,050 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,743 - $69,786 COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

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