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What is a video game creator and how to become one
Avg. Salary $53,470
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 8%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%
Asian 11.99%
Black or African American 6.24%
Hispanic or Latino 8.82%
Unknown 4.70%
White 67.73%
Genderfemale 28.99%
male 71.01%
Age - 43American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 43Stress level is manageable
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Key steps to become a video game creator
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Start to develop specific video game creator skills
Skills Percentages Video Content 48.96% YouTube 32.01% Animation 16.71% Adobe Premiere 2.32% Research video game creator duties and responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of post-production including video synchronization, DVD duplication, and video editing.
- Research and development into cross-platform mobile development, focusing on rapid application prototyping and development.
- Review most important game of the industry, both AAA and Indie.
Apply for video game creator jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a video game creator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average video game creator salary
The average video game creator salary in the United States is $53,470 per year or $26 per hour. Video game creator salaries range between $24,000 and $118,000 per year.
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Updated January 8, 2025
