Visual Effects Artist Salary in Las Vegas, Nevada

How much does a Visual Effects Artist make in Las Vegas, NV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Artist in Las Vegas, NV is $61,165. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,020 to $68,881, with most professionals earning between $49,424 and $75,905.

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Communicate ideas with other VFX artists and the Art Director to create and maintain artistic styles and content.

December 30, 2022

Collaborate with environment artists, concept artists, designers, and engineers.

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Evaluate and optimize effects and materials.

May 12, 2023

Develop high quality visual effects and supporting assets.

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Average Salary Range for Visual Effects Artist in Las Vegas, NV

Average Base Salary

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68881

61165

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What is the average salary for Visual Effects Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Artist in Las Vegas, NV. The base salary for Visual Effects Artist ranges from $55,020 to $68,881 with the average base salary of $61,165. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,715 to $70,550 with the average total cash compensation of $62,119.

View Average Salary for Visual Effects Artist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,165	$55,020 - $68,881
Bonus	$954	$695 - $1,669
Total Pay	$62,119	$55,715 - $70,550

* 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.

Visual Effects Artist Salary Near Las Vegas, NV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE Henderson, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,795 - $68,600	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE North Las Vegas, NV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,020 - $68,881	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV 0%
CITY, STATE Lake Havasu City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,179 - $67,828	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE Saint George, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,179 - $67,828	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE San Bernardino, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,983 - $73,842	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV
CITY, STATE Victorville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,708 - $73,498	COMPARE TO Las Vegas, NV

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About Las Vegas, Nevada

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