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How much does a 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator make in California? The average 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator salary in California is $73,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,900 and $89,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

3D Artist/Technical Illustrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator Salary $55,524 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator Salary $63,900 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator Salary $73,100 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator Salary $89,700 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator Salary $104,813 CA March 26, 2024
25% $63,900 10% $55,524 90% $104,813 75% $89,700 $73,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator utilizes a variety of graphic files, photo images, and sketches to create illustrations. Creates pictorial illustrations for use in technical manuals, product specifications, maintenance documents, advertisements, and other media. Being a 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator familiar and proficient with graphic illustration software like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canvas, Corel Draw and AutoCAD. Produces 3-D, cutaway, or exploded views of objects. In addition, 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator typically requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Working as a 3D Artist/Technical Illustrator typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    3D Artist/Technical Illustrator

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Creative Design Services Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $69,839 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $70,833 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $73,351 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $69,707 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $67,918 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $72,291 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $70,038 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $65,996 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $80,839 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $80,640 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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