CG Artist Salary in Tucson, Arizona

How much does a CG Artist make in Tucson, AZ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CG Artist in Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, AZ

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 Tucson, AZ. 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 Tucson, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,500 - $65,725	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Gilbert, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,263 - $69,185	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Mesa, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,263 - $69,185	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Chandler, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,263 - $69,185	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,263 - $69,185	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ
CITY, STATE Phoenix, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,255 - $69,174	COMPARE TO Tucson, AZ

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About Tucson, Arizona

Tucson (/ˈtuːsɒn, tuːˈsɒn/) is a city and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, and home to the University of Arizona. The 2010 United States Census put the population at 520,116, while the 2015 estimated population of the entire Tucson metropolitan statistical area (MSA) was 980,263. The Tucson MSA forms part of the larger Tucson-Nogales combined statistical area (CSA), with a total population of 1,010,025 as of the 2010 Census. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix, both of which anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 km)...

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