PAID FOR A 3D ARTIST

I want to know how much own a 3d artist in the games&videos industry in United State and in Europe

I´m not cracy,I live in a country that do not have this kind of information please answer my question! :-/
Cuba perhaps...

and if you need some kind of degree of find a job or if you have a strong portfolio you have a chance.

Preference in 3D Studio MAX, MAYA and SOFTIMAGE

thank anyway