Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Technical Artist make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$69,410 / yrTotal Pay
$63,838 / yrBase Pay
$5,572 / yrAdditional Pay

$69,410

 / yr
$45K$108K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Technical Artist is $69,410 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $63,838 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,572 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate does $69,410 look to you?

Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

Top Paying Companies

For a Technical Artist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Technical Artist in United States. Employers include Microsoft, Meta and 343 Industries.

1
Microsoft
Microsoft
$181,942/yr
904 open jobs
2
Meta
$176,119/yr
3
343 Industries
$139,588/yr
10
Hi-Rez Studios
$123,217/yr
See pay for all companies for a Technical Artist in United StatesView data as table

What are total pay estimates for a Technical Artist at different companies?

or
Sort:
Company
Jobs
Total Pay Range
Electronic Arts
4.0
Technical ArtistSee 36 salaries from all locations

$128,722

 / yr

$129,510

 / yr

$176,119

 / yr

$181,942

 / yr

$131,183

 / yr

$131,278

 / yr

$98,292

 / yr

Is this salary info helpful?

Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere

$101,154

 / yr

$139,588

 / yr

$59

 / hr

$119,692

 / yr

$112,374

 / yr

$100,202

 / yr

$123,217

 / yr

$132,005

 / yr

$102,759

 / yr

$114,762

 / yr

$138,136

 / yr

$165,756

 / yr

$44

 / hr
Download as data table
Viewing 1 - 20 of 260

Top Paying Industries

For a Technical Artist in United States

The top 4 paying industries for a Technical Artist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $176,119, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $126,266, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $100,202 and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $98,292.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$176,119

    26% Higher than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$126,266

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$100,202

    29% Lower than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$98,292

    31% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Technical Artist are Microsoft, Meta, and 343 Industries.

MicrosoftMicrosoft$181,942/yr
MetaMeta$176,119/yr
343 Industries343 Industries$139,588/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?

Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.

Recent Salaries Shared

For technical artist

Salary Share
Anonymously share your pay to help the community

Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

3D Technical Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

$63K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Technical Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$40

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Technical Artist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$100

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
3D Technical Artist (Software Developer 3)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$133,000

/yr

$123K | $10K

Submitted 3 days ago

15+ years
3 days ago
Technical Producer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Technical Artist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$100,500

/yr

$100K | $500

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Technical Artist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$102,900

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Technical Artist

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$100,000

/yr

$90K | $10K

Submitted 5 days ago

7-9 years
5 days ago
3D Technical Artist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$69,500

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

4-6 years
6 days ago

Technical Artist pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Technical Artist is $63,838 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Technical Artist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 493 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Technical Artist employees.

The highest salary for a Technical Artist in United States is $97,606 per year.

The lowest salary for a Technical Artist in United States is $41,753 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Technical Artist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Technical Artist.