Character Modeler Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

How much does a Character Modeler make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Character Modeler in Indianapolis, IN is $71,612. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,690 to $83,770, with most professionals earning between $54,567 and $94,840.

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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 Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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62690

83770

71612

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63946

86949

73810

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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Character Modeler ranges from $62,690 to $83,770 with the average base salary of $71,612. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,946 to $86,949 with the average total cash compensation of $73,810.

View Average Salary for Character Modeler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,612	$62,690 - $83,770
Bonus	$2,198	$1,256 - $3,179
Total Pay	$73,810	$63,946 - $86,949

* 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 Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,533 - $79,552	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,664 - $83,736	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,613 - $83,667	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,662 - $79,724	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,346 - $79,302	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,430 - $79,414	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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