Character Modeler Salary in Grand Rapids, Michigan

How much does a Character Modeler make in Grand Rapids, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Character Modeler in Grand Rapids, MI is $70,368. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,601 to $82,315, with most professionals earning between $53,619 and $93,193.

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What does a Character Modeler do?

Common responsibilities of a Character Modeler

Collaborate with mechanical designers, controls engineers, sculptors/moldmakers, assembly technicians, and others to ensure creative intent is being maintained throughout project life.

September 24, 2022

Create high quality and detailed character assets based on show requirements.

November 29, 2022

Collaborate closely with the engineering and art teams to create beautiful and believable assets without sacrificing performance, readability and game play.

February 21, 2023

Complete tasks within the time allotted.

March 03, 2023

Produce and provide digital movement data to controls engineers and troubleshoot discrepancies.

April 03, 2023

Create animatics and other media for internal review and client submittals.

April 06, 2023

Meet production deadlines for multiple shows.

April 29, 2023

Create proper UDIM layouts and have a thorough understanding of multiple texturing and shading techniques across 3dsMax and Maya pipelines.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Character Modeler in Grand Rapids, MI

Average Base Salary

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61601

82315

70368

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62836

85439

72528

What is the average salary for Character Modeler in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Character Modeler in Grand Rapids, MI. The base salary for Character Modeler ranges from $61,601 to $82,315 with the average base salary of $70,368. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,836 to $85,439 with the average total cash compensation of $72,528.

View Average Salary for Character Modeler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,368	$61,601 - $82,315
Bonus	$2,160	$1,235 - $3,124
Total Pay	$72,528	$62,836 - $85,439

* 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.

Character Modeler Salary Near Grand Rapids, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Wyoming, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,601 - $82,315	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Muskegon, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,778 - $79,879	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,368 - $83,340	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,070 - $84,278	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Lansing, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,368 - $83,340	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI
CITY, STATE Benton Harbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,207 - $83,125	COMPARE TO Grand Rapids, MI

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About Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...

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