Nuke Artist Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Nuke Artist make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuke Artist in Columbia, SC is $70,112. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,587 to a high of $89,155, with most professionals earning between $60,939 and $80,080.

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What is a Nuke Artist?

A Nuke Artist is a professional who specializes in using the Nuke software to create visual effects for film, television, and other media. They are responsible for compositing and integrating various elements such as CGI, live-action footage, and special effects to create seamless and realistic visual effects. Nuke Artists work closely with directors, producers, and other members of the visual effects team to bring their creative vision to life. They must have a strong understanding of color theory, lighting, and composition, as well as excellent technical skills in using the Nuke software to achieve the desired visual effects.

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What does a Nuke Artist do?

Common responsibilities of a Nuke Artist

Creating and animating visual effects such as explosions, fire, and weather phenomena.

September 02, 2023

Staying updated on the latest Nuke techniques and tools to improve workflow and quality of work.

October 03, 2023

Meeting project deadlines and working efficiently within the production pipeline.

October 04, 2023

Troubleshooting technical issues and finding creative solutions to achieve the desired visual effects.

October 12, 2023

Tracking and integrating 3D elements into live-action footage.

October 21, 2023

Color grading and matching footage to ensure a seamless and cohesive look.

October 24, 2023

Communicating and collaborating with other departments such as animation, lighting, and compositing to achieve the desired visual effects.

November 08, 2023

Creating and compositing digital elements such as CGI, green screen footage, and matte paintings into live-action footage.

November 10, 2023

Ensuring that the visual effects meet the artistic and technical standards set by the production.

November 23, 2023

Collaborating with directors, producers, and other artists to understand and execute the visual effects requirements for a project.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nuke Artist in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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71866

What is the average salary for Nuke Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuke Artist in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Nuke Artist ranges from $60,939 to $80,080 with the average base salary of $70,112. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,007 to $82,553 with the average total cash compensation of $71,866.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,112	$60,939 - $80,080
Bonus	$1,754	$1,069 - $2,473
Total Pay	$71,866	$62,007 - $82,553

* 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.

Nuke Artist Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,339 - $76,664	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,873 - $79,993	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,585 - $83,557	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,342 - $77,982	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,058 - $80,236	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,377 - $81,970	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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