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Updated: 4 Feb 2012
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Salary$33,753 - $81,217  
   
Bonus$50.68 - $10,179  
Profit Sharing$1,007 - $24,832  
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$30,116 - $91,876  
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Popular Industries

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Entertainment or Game Software$32,370 - $81,922
Audio / Video / Entertainment Production$30,334 - $77,752
3d Animation$30,120 - $78,808
Toys/Games$31,096 - $79,368
Software Development$31,720 - $80,049

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Key Statistics for 3d Artist Jobs

Gender
Female
15%
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Male
85%
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Salary:$39,275 - $66,129 $38,532 - $58,441
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
5%
1-4 years
52%
5-9 years
27%
10-19 years
14%
20 years or more
2%
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Bachelor's Degree$32,884 - $80,151
Associate's Degree$25,750 - $72,000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation$28,383 - $100,605
Bachelor of Arts (BA)$28,406 - $86,162
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Media Arts$37,000 - $62,500
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medical benefits Medical: 72% dental benefits Dental: 62%
vision benefits Vision: 44% employee benefits None: 25%

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3d Artist

Salary Range

$30,116 - $91,876
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Graphic Artist / Designer
$23,362 - $57,046
Sales Associate
$15,481 - $61,824
Film / Video Editor
$23,431 - $97,193
 
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3d Artist

Salary Range

$30,116 - $91,876
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Animator, 3D
$29,314 - $96,660
Art Director
$33,554 - $86,945
Video Game Designer
$29,242 - $95,917
 

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3d Artist Job Description

People with the job title 3d Artist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Design and construct three-dimensional art works, using materials such as stone, wood, plaster, and metal and employing various manual and tool techniques.
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

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3d Artist - (City withheld for privacy), Texas, United States
If you're young and just starting out, don't be the annoying person that thinks they know it all -- even if there are "senior" level people who you believe you can be doing the same quality of work, play into your role. Be humble, be thankful, and always offer to help. All in all though, put in the hours and always keep progressing your skill. Have an open communication with your Lead and Art Director, and don't bring anything unprofessional to public meetings. This is a professional environment...
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