Character Modeler Salary in Reno, Nevada

How much does a Character Modeler make in Reno, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Character Modeler in Reno, NV is $73,746. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,558 to $86,267, with most professionals earning between $56,193 and $97,667.

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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 Reno, NV

Average Base Salary

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64558

86267

73746

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65852

89541

76010

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 Reno, NV. The base salary for Character Modeler ranges from $64,558 to $86,267 with the average base salary of $73,746. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,852 to $89,541 with the average total cash compensation of $76,010.

View Average Salary for Character Modeler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,746	$64,558 - $86,267
Bonus	$2,264	$1,294 - $3,274
Total Pay	$76,010	$65,852 - $89,541

* 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 Reno, NV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Sun Valley, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,558 - $86,267	COMPARE TO Reno, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Sparks, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,558 - $86,267	COMPARE TO Reno, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Carson City, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,410 - $86,069	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Chico, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,272 - $88,557	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,590 - $92,991	COMPARE TO Reno, NV
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,668 - $93,095	COMPARE TO Reno, NV

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About Reno, Nevada

Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lake Tahoe. Known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", Reno is known for its casino industry. It is the county seat of Washoe County. The city sits in a high desert at the foot of the Sierra Nevada and its downtown area (along with Sparks) occupies a valley informally known as the Truckee Meadows. The city is named after Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action at the Battle of South Mountain on Fox's Gap. Reno, with an esti...

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