Nuke Artist Salary in Mesa, AZ

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How much does a Nuke Artist make in Mesa, AZ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuke Artist in Mesa, AZ is $74,850. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,133 to a high of $95,186, with most professionals earning between $65,053 and $85,495.

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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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Average Salary Range for Nuke Artist in Mesa, AZ

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Mesa, AZ. The base salary for Nuke Artist ranges from $65,053 to $85,495 with the average base salary of $74,850. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,197 to $88,141 with the average total cash compensation of $76,727.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $74,850 $65,053 - $85,495
Bonus $1,877 $1,144 - $2,646
Total Pay $76,727 $66,197 - $88,141
* 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 Mesa, AZ

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Mesa, AZ
CITY, STATE Chandler, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,053 - $85,495 COMPARE TO Mesa, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Gilbert, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,053 - $85,495 COMPARE TO Mesa, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,053 - $85,495 COMPARE TO Mesa, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,053 - $85,495 COMPARE TO Mesa, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Phoenix, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,043 - $85,482 COMPARE TO Mesa, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,043 - $85,482 COMPARE TO Mesa, AZ
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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

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