How much does a Video Game Artist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Video Game Artist in California is $56,940. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,633 to a high of $69,759, with most professionals earning between $49,975 and $63,650.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Video Game Artist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $43,633 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $49,975 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $56,940 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $63,650 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Video Game Artist Salary $69,759 CA April 01, 2025
25% $49,975 10% $43,633 90% $69,759 75% $63,650 $56,940 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Video Game Artist ?

A game artist is an artist who creates art for one or more types of games. In video games, game artists are responsible for all of the aspects of game development that call for visual art. Game artists play a vital role and are often credited in role-playing games, collectible card games and video games....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $59,903 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $61,138 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $62,928 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $59,858 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $58,468 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $62,105 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $59,984 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $56,947 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $69,824 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $69,663 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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