What are the main factors that influence a 2D Designer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 2D Designer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for 2D Designer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A 2D Designer's salary?

A 2D Designer's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,961 for beginners, reaching about $106,384 at mid-level, and approach $101,429 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 2D Designer?

2D Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 2D Designer roles are District of Columbia $119,316, California $118,864, Massachusetts $117,280. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 2D Designer roles make?

Salaries for 2D Designer level roles vary by specialization: 2D Lead Artist: $123,950; 2d Artist: $93,609; 2d Animator: $93,499; 2D Compositors: $90,920; 2D Flash Animator: $75,868.

2D Designer Salary in Virginia

How much does a 2D Designer make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 2D Designer in Virginia is $108,518 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a 2D Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,097
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,795 to $118,767
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,852

10% $91,852

50% (Median) $108,518

90% $128,097

2D Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,767	$9,897	$2,284	$57
Average	$108,518	$9,043	$2,087	$52
25th Percentile	$99,795	$8,316	$1,919	$48

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Key Factors That Influence 2D Designer Salaries

A 2D Designer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 2D Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 2D Designer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $70,961
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,149
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,384
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,073
Expert (over 8 years): $101,429

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Graphic Design Specialist II	less than 1 year	$70,961
Graphic Design Specialist III	1-2 years	$86,149
2D Designer	2-4 years	$106,384
Graphic Design Specialist V	5-8 years	$125,073
Graphic Design Supervisor	over 8 years	$101,429

How Do 2D Designer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract 2D Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,316.
California: $118,864.
Massachusetts: $117,280.

District of Columbia $119,316 California $118,864 Massachusetts $117,280 Washington $116,849 New Jersey $116,805 Alaska $116,655 Connecticut $115,167 New York $114,564

Hawaii $112,635 Rhode Island $111,730 Maryland $111,115 Minnesota $110,275 Colorado $109,952 Illinois $109,844 Oregon $109,434 Delaware $109,133

New Hampshire $108,943 Virginia $108,518 Pennsylvania $107,279 Nevada $106,654 North Dakota $106,449 Michigan $106,126 Wisconsin $106,007 Vermont $105,770

Texas $105,113 Maine $105,070 Arizona $105,005 Ohio $104,930 Georgia $103,938 Indiana $103,443 Wyoming $103,346 Utah $103,195

Iowa $103,130 Kansas $102,613 Louisiana $102,462 North Carolina $102,408 Missouri $102,387 Florida $101,966 Montana $101,740 Nebraska $101,524

Kentucky $101,406 South Carolina $100,975 Tennessee $100,705 Idaho $100,598 New Mexico $99,811 Oklahoma $99,639 Alabama $99,003 South Dakota $97,936

Arkansas $97,354 West Virginia $97,041 Mississippi $96,104

Top Paying Cities for 2D Designer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $99,800
Lambsburg: $100,013
Laurel Fork: $100,125

Ivanhoe, VA $99,800

Lambsburg, VA $100,013

Laurel Fork, VA $100,125

Marion, VA $99,280

Max Meadows, VA $99,959

Meadowview, VA $98,385

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $99,183

Rocky Gap, VA $99,238

Ruther Glen, VA $104,682

Sealston, VA $107,390

Sharps, VA $104,222

Spotsylvania, VA $105,660

Sparta, VA $105,107

Stafford, VA $110,492

Stratford, VA $106,261

Tappahannock, VA $104,866

Thornburg, VA $106,007

Unionville, VA $104,288

Village, VA $104,735

Warsaw, VA $105,107

Weems, VA $103,044

Sandy Point, VA $105,243

White Stone, VA $102,757

Wicomico Church, VA $103,506

Woodford, VA $105,575

Zacata, VA $105,932

Winchester, VA $105,434

Bentonville, VA $104,530

Berryville, VA $106,955

Boyce, VA $107,150

Brucetown, VA $105,504

Chester Gap, VA $106,526

Clear Brook, VA $104,974

Cross Junction, VA $101,569

Fishers Hill, VA $103,029

Flint Hill, VA $105,948

Front Royal, VA $106,010

Gore, VA $102,138

Hume, VA $107,380

Huntly, VA $106,126

Strasburg, VA $102,627

Linden, VA $107,641

Markham, VA $107,617

Maurertown, VA $101,231

Middletown, VA $104,631

Millwood, VA $106,959

Rileyville, VA $103,360

Earlysville, VA $101,845

Esmont, VA $100,903

Faber, VA $100,455

Fishersville, VA $101,391

Free Union, VA $101,676

Gordonsville, VA $102,742

Greenwood, VA $101,268

Ivy, VA $101,888

Keene, VA $101,310

Keswick, VA $102,089

Locust Dale, VA $103,202

Lovingston, VA $99,378

Lyndhurst, VA $100,127

Montpelier Station, VA $102,767

Nellysford, VA $100,243

North Garden, VA $101,211

Orange, VA $103,772

Palmyra, VA $102,133

Piney River, VA $98,915

Quinque, VA $102,104

Roseland, VA $99,296

Ruckersville, VA $102,062

Schuyler, VA $100,548

Shipman, VA $99,363

Somerset, VA $102,771

Stanardsville, VA $101,765

Troy, VA $102,245

Tyro, VA $99,566

Waynesboro, VA $101,545

White Hall, VA $101,727

Woodberry Forest, VA $103,169

Achilles, VA $101,601

Amelia Court House, VA $103,487

Ark, VA $102,248

Arvonia, VA $101,340

Ashland, VA $104,494

Aylett, VA $104,544

Barhamsville, VA $103,039

Beaumont, VA $103,463

Beaverdam, VA $104,485

Bena, VA $101,572

Bohannon, VA $101,988

Bremo Bluff, VA $101,999

Bruington, VA $104,335

Bumpass, VA $104,327

Cardinal, VA $102,033

Cartersville, VA $102,842

Charles City, VA $103,683

Christchurch, VA $102,837

Church View, VA $103,075

Cobbs Creek, VA $102,317

Columbia, VA $102,575

Crozier, VA $104,153

Cumberland, VA $102,005

Deltaville, VA $102,401

Diggs, VA $102,028

Redwood, VA $99,294

Rich Creek, VA $99,632

Ridgeway, VA $100,326

Riner, VA $99,622

Ripplemead, VA $99,363

Rocky Mount, VA $99,383

Salem, VA $98,898

Sandy Level, VA $99,595

Shawsville, VA $99,203

Spencer, VA $100,302

Staffordsville, VA $99,802

Stanleytown, VA $100,491

Stuart, VA $100,275

Thaxton, VA $99,085

Troutville, VA $99,047

Union Hall, VA $99,400

Vesta, VA $100,148

Villamont, VA $99,035

Vinton, VA $98,850

Wirtz, VA $99,094

Woolwine, VA $100,078

Bristol, VA $96,411

Abingdon, VA $97,841

Andover, VA $97,550

Appalachia, VA $97,550

Bee, VA $98,755

Ben Hur, VA $97,954

Big Stone Gap, VA $96,680

Birchleaf, VA $98,853

Blackwater, VA $96,801

Castlewood, VA $97,084

Cleveland, VA $98,262

Clinchco, VA $98,766

Clintwood, VA $98,654

Coeburn, VA $97,713

Damascus, VA $98,608

Dante, VA $98,268

Davenport, VA $98,948

Dryden, VA $96,997

Duffield, VA $96,176

Dungannon, VA $96,526

East Stone Gap, VA $96,884

Ewing, VA $99,192

Fort Blackmore, VA $95,909

Gate City, VA $95,254

Haysi, VA $99,331

Hiltons, VA $95,479

Honaker, VA $98,811

Jonesville, VA $98,193

Keokee, VA $97,284

Lebanon, VA $97,881

Mc Clure, VA $98,287

Mendota, VA $96,441

Nickelsville, VA $96,037

Nora, VA $98,029

Norton, VA $97,655

Pennington Gap, VA $97,260

Pound, VA $98,059

Rosedale, VA $98,702

Rose Hill, VA $99,019

Saint Charles, VA $97,831

Saint Paul, VA $97,703

Weber City, VA $94,963

Whitetop, VA $98,994

Wise, VA $97,917

Pulaski, VA $100,057

Atkins, VA $99,212

Austinville, VA $100,014

Barren Springs, VA $100,099

Bastian, VA $99,226

Bland, VA $99,459

Broadford, VA $99,122

Cana, VA $100,167

Ceres, VA $99,131

Chilhowie, VA $99,098

Cripple Creek, VA $99,546

Crockett, VA $99,522

Draper, VA $99,974

Dugspur, VA $100,047

Elk Creek, VA $99,476

Emory, VA $98,817

Fancy Gap, VA $100,080

Fries, VA $99,810

Galax, VA $99,973

Glade Spring, VA $98,621

Rural Retreat, VA $99,396

Saltville, VA $99,141

Speedwell, VA $99,461

Sugar Grove, VA $99,236

Tannersville, VA $99,063

Troutdale, VA $99,166

Willis, VA $99,994

Woodlawn, VA $100,034

Wytheville, VA $99,753

Staunton, VA $101,422

Augusta Springs, VA $100,993

Bacova, VA $100,519

Blue Grass, VA $100,559

Brownsburg, VA $99,959

Buena Vista, VA $99,140

Churchville, VA $101,704

Clifton Forge, VA $100,180

Covington, VA $99,636

Craigsville, VA $101,004

Crimora, VA $101,809

Deerfield, VA $101,084

Doe Hill, VA $100,997

Fairfield, VA $99,811

Fort Defiance, VA $101,883

Glen Wilton, VA $99,799

Goshen, VA $100,570

Greenville, VA $100,507

Grottoes, VA $101,903

Head Waters, VA $101,165

Hot Springs, VA $100,239

Iron Gate, VA $100,351

Lexington, VA $99,987

Low Moor, VA $100,117

Mc Dowell, VA $101,037

Middlebrook, VA $100,532

Millboro, VA $100,611

Mint Spring, VA $101,037

Montebello, VA $99,616

Monterey, VA $100,746

Mount Sidney, VA $101,929

Mustoe, VA $100,913

New Hope, VA $101,869

Port Republic, VA $101,848

Raphine, VA $100,079

Rockbridge Baths, VA $100,178

Selma, VA $100,215

Steeles Tavern, VA $100,285

Stuarts Draft, VA $100,660

Swoope, VA $101,243

Verona, VA $101,930

Vesuvius, VA $99,392

Warm Springs, VA $100,550

West Augusta, VA $101,304

Weyers Cave, VA $101,953

Williamsville, VA $101,093

Lynchburg, VA $97,656

Altavista, VA $98,583

Alton, VA $100,737

Amherst, VA $98,320

Appomattox, VA $98,496

Bedford, VA $99,098

Big Island, VA $98,554

Blairs, VA $100,713

Brookneal, VA $98,973

Buffalo Junction, VA $101,056

Callands, VA $100,226

Chatham, VA $100,308

Clifford, VA $98,469

Clover, VA $100,491

Cluster Springs, VA $101,050

Coleman Falls, VA $98,060

Concord, VA $97,790

Crystal Hill, VA $100,336

Danville, VA $100,793

Hillsville, VA $100,167

Carson, VA $104,026

Hiwassee, VA $99,838

Independence, VA $99,491

Annandale, VA $118,379

Burke, VA $117,270

Dumfries, VA $113,837

Dunn Loring, VA $118,531

Fairfax, VA $116,760

Fairfax Station, VA $116,443

Falls Church, VA $118,634

Fort Belvoir, VA $117,200

Great Falls, VA $116,764

Greenway, VA $118,632

Lorton, VA $116,538

Merrifield, VA $118,258

Mc Lean, VA $118,621

West Mclean, VA $118,632

Mount Vernon, VA $117,639

Newington, VA $117,369

Dry Fork, VA $100,518

Brooke, VA $109,689

Evington, VA $98,198

Forest, VA $98,006

Gladstone, VA $98,581

Gladys, VA $98,584

Glasgow, VA $99,214

Goode, VA $98,330

Gretna, VA $99,593

Halifax, VA $100,708

Howardsville, VA $100,546

Hurt, VA $99,036

Java, VA $100,193

Ararat, VA $100,142

Axton, VA $100,451

Bassett, VA $100,379

Belspring, VA $99,857

Bent Mountain, VA $99,010

Blacksburg, VA $99,386

Blue Ridge, VA $98,977

Boones Mill, VA $98,940

Buchanan, VA $99,311

Callaway, VA $99,199

Christiansburg, VA $99,396

Cascade, VA $100,364

Catawba, VA $99,142

Check, VA $99,353

Claudville, VA $100,083

Cloverdale, VA $98,793

Collinsville, VA $100,712

Copper Hill, VA $99,222

Critz, VA $100,243

Daleville, VA $98,894

Dublin, VA $99,910

Eagle Rock, VA $99,598

Eggleston, VA $99,710

Elliston, VA $99,120

Ferrum, VA $99,754

Fieldale, VA $100,569

Fincastle, VA $99,202

Floyd, VA $99,761

Glade Hill, VA $99,317

Glen Lyn, VA $99,392

Goodview, VA $98,966

Hardy, VA $98,925

Henry, VA $99,904

Huddleston, VA $99,293

Keeling, VA $100,613

Chester, VA $104,515

Chesterfield, VA $104,452

Church Road, VA $104,109

Colonial Heights, VA $104,558

Courtland, VA $102,045

Dendron, VA $102,351

Dewitt, VA $103,775

Dinwiddie, VA $104,058

Disputanta, VA $104,143

Dolphin, VA $102,634

Drewryville, VA $101,822

Ebony, VA $101,119

Elberon, VA $101,930

Emporia, VA $102,051

Ford, VA $103,866

Franklin, VA $101,731

Freeman, VA $102,612

Gasburg, VA $101,337

Hopewell, VA $104,342

Ivor, VA $101,895

Jarratt, VA $102,933

Lawrenceville, VA $102,254

Mc Kenney, VA $103,503

Meredithville, VA $102,106

Newsoms, VA $101,395

Prince George, VA $104,441

Rawlings, VA $103,104

Sedley, VA $102,182

Skippers, VA $101,644

Spring Grove, VA $102,905

Stony Creek, VA $103,498

Surry, VA $101,680

Sussex, VA $103,265

Sutherland, VA $104,353

Valentines, VA $101,432

Wakefield, VA $102,312

Warfield, VA $103,188

Waverly, VA $103,117

White Plains, VA $101,376

Wilsons, VA $103,558

Yale, VA $102,847

Zuni, VA $101,855

Claremont, VA $103,043

Farmville, VA $101,111

Baskerville, VA $100,945

Indian Valley, VA $99,907

Mc Coy, VA $99,690

Martinsville, VA $100,546

Meadows Of Dan, VA $100,174

Moneta, VA $99,130

Montvale, VA $99,129

Narrows, VA $99,691

Newbern, VA $99,779

New Castle, VA $99,208

Newport, VA $99,434

New River, VA $100,053

Oriskany, VA $99,400

Paint Bank, VA $99,244

Parrott, VA $99,738

Patrick Springs, VA $100,357

Pearisburg, VA $99,791

Pembroke, VA $99,788

Penhook, VA $99,647

Pilot, VA $99,432

Pittsville, VA $99,598

Radford, VA $99,941

Long Island, VA $98,958

Lowry, VA $98,517

Lynch Station, VA $98,968

Madison Heights, VA $97,658

Monroe, VA $98,145

Naruna, VA $98,659

Nathalie, VA $99,852

Natural Bridge, VA $99,528

Natural Bridge Station, VA $99,099

Nelson, VA $101,204

Norwood, VA $98,960

Ringgold, VA $100,649

Rustburg, VA $97,883

Scottsburg, VA $100,844

Scottsville, VA $101,390

South Boston, VA $100,933

Spout Spring, VA $98,063

Sutherlin, VA $100,658

Sweet Briar, VA $97,947

Vernon Hill, VA $100,540

Virgilina, VA $100,964

Wingina, VA $99,546

Amonate, VA $99,325

Bandy, VA $99,107

Big Rock, VA $99,646

Bishop, VA $99,117

Bluefield, VA $99,423

Boissevain, VA $99,180

Breaks, VA $99,483

Burkes Garden, VA $99,218

Cedar Bluff, VA $99,364

Doran, VA $99,772

Falls Mills, VA $99,180

Grundy, VA $99,813

Horsepen, VA $99,156

Hurley, VA $99,300

Jewell Ridge, VA $99,364

Keen Mountain, VA $99,752

Mavisdale, VA $99,373

Maxie, VA $99,667

North Tazewell, VA $99,349

Oakwood, VA $99,808

Pilgrims Knob, VA $99,536

Pocahontas, VA $99,212

Pounding Mill, VA $99,503

Raven, VA $99,725

Red Ash, VA $99,817

Richlands, VA $99,760

Rowe, VA $99,410

Shortt Gap, VA $99,632

Swords Creek, VA $99,381

Tazewell, VA $99,192

Vansant, VA $99,383

Whitewood, VA $99,395

Wolford, VA $99,412

Boydton, VA $101,161

Bracey, VA $101,420

Brodnax, VA $101,811

Buckingham, VA $100,029

Burkeville, VA $101,576

Charlotte Court House, VA $100,121

Chase City, VA $100,640

Clarksville, VA $101,340

Crewe, VA $102,224

Cullen, VA $99,823

Dillwyn, VA $101,027

Drakes Branch, VA $100,629

Dundas, VA $102,126

Evergreen, VA $98,592

Fort Mitchell, VA $100,628

Green Bay, VA $101,016

Hampden Sydney, VA $101,264

Kenbridge, VA $101,579

Keysville, VA $100,619

La Crosse, VA $101,265

Lunenburg, VA $100,810

Meherrin, VA $100,821

Nottoway, VA $102,068

Pamplin, VA $99,489

Phenix, VA $99,039

Prospect, VA $100,114

Randolph, VA $100,284

Red House, VA $98,750

Red Oak, VA $100,769

Rice, VA $101,706

Saxe, VA $100,551

Skipwith, VA $100,840

South Hill, VA $101,227

Victoria, VA $101,166

Wylliesburg, VA $100,680

Roanoke, VA $98,723

Wachapreague, VA $102,507

Wardtown, VA $102,308

Wattsville, VA $102,603

Willis Wharf, VA $102,477

Windsor, VA $101,604

Withams, VA $102,522

Norfolk, VA $101,083

Newport News, VA $101,309

Fort Eustis, VA $101,349

Hampton, VA $101,371

Fort Monroe, VA $101,315

Poquoson, VA $101,338

Yorktown, VA $101,458

Lackey, VA $101,499

Seaford, VA $101,376

Portsmouth, VA $101,111

Fort Lee, VA $104,553

Petersburg, VA $104,553

Virginia State University, VA $104,553

Alberta, VA $102,487

Ammon, VA $103,860

Blackstone, VA $102,981

Boykins, VA $101,516

Branchville, VA $101,274

Capron, VA $102,016

Round Hill, VA $109,611

Catharpin, VA $113,718

Delaplane, VA $108,464

Ashburn, VA $114,189

Chantilly, VA $115,390

Gainesville, VA $112,792

Hamilton, VA $111,089

Lincoln, VA $110,980

Sterling, VA $115,578

Haymarket, VA $112,685

Herndon, VA $116,004

Leesburg, VA $112,395

Lovettsville, VA $109,904

Nokesville, VA $112,931

Upperville, VA $108,823

Warrenton, VA $109,219

Reston, VA $116,671

Waterford, VA $110,905

The Plains, VA $111,218

Doswell, VA $104,530

Dutton, VA $102,295

Fork Union, VA $102,312

Foster, VA $101,965

Glen Allen, VA $104,766

Gloucester, VA $102,186

Gloucester Point, VA $101,568

Goochland, VA $103,623

Grimstead, VA $102,222

Gum Spring, VA $103,623

Gwynn, VA $102,221

Hadensville, VA $103,461

Hallieford, VA $102,190

Hanover, VA $104,550

Hardyville, VA $102,494

Hartfield, VA $102,530

Hayes, VA $101,632

Henrico, VA $104,844

Hudgins, VA $102,142

Jamaica, VA $103,418

Jamestown, VA $101,865

Jetersville, VA $102,300

Kents Store, VA $102,542

King And Queen Court House, VA $103,574

King William, VA $104,111

Lanexa, VA $103,414

Lightfoot, VA $102,365

Little Plymouth, VA $103,444

Locust Hill, VA $102,837

Louisa, VA $103,605

Macon, VA $103,724

Maidens, VA $104,018

Manakin Sabot, VA $104,359

Mannboro, VA $103,680

Manquin, VA $104,415

Maryus, VA $101,582

Mascot, VA $103,140

Mathews, VA $102,026

Burgess, VA $103,794

Accomac, VA $102,426

Assawoman, VA $102,467

Atlantic, VA $102,605

Battery Park, VA $101,323

Belle Haven, VA $102,367

Birdsnest, VA $102,174

Bloxom, VA $102,584

Cape Charles, VA $102,034

Capeville, VA $102,055

Carrollton, VA $101,311

Carrsville, VA $101,773

Cheriton, VA $102,044

Chesapeake, VA $101,349

Chincoteague Island, VA $102,671

Wallops Island, VA $102,596

Craddockville, VA $102,383

Davis Wharf, VA $102,362

Eastville, VA $102,083

Exmore, VA $102,323

Franktown, VA $102,209

Greenbackville, VA $102,904

Greenbush, VA $102,610

Hacksneck, VA $102,325

Hallwood, VA $102,556

Harborton, VA $102,576

Horntown, VA $102,730

Oak Hall, VA $102,519

Isle Of Wight, VA $101,538

Jamesville, VA $102,267

Jenkins Bridge, VA $102,572

Keller, VA $102,449

Locustville, VA $102,445

Machipongo, VA $102,158

Mappsville, VA $102,533

Marionville, VA $102,157

Mears, VA $102,480

Melfa, VA $102,462

Modest Town, VA $102,727

Nassawadox, VA $102,264

Nelsonia, VA $102,735

New Church, VA $102,697

Onancock, VA $102,548

Onley, VA $102,435

Oyster, VA $102,068

Painter, VA $102,387

Parksley, VA $102,604

Pungoteague, VA $102,430

Quinby, VA $102,160

Rescue, VA $101,318

Sanford, VA $102,714

Saxis, VA $102,730

Seaview, VA $102,046

Smithfield, VA $101,427

Suffolk, VA $101,381

Tangier, VA $102,985

Tasley, VA $102,655

Temperanceville, VA $102,556

Townsend, VA $102,067

Virginia Beach, VA $102,699

Dulles, VA $116,703

Aldie, VA $113,020

Amissville, VA $107,520

Arcola, VA $114,152

Manassas, VA $114,340

Marshall, VA $109,098

Middleburg, VA $111,104

Catlett, VA $111,625

Centreville, VA $114,801

Clifton, VA $115,769

Orlean, VA $108,115

Paeonian Springs, VA $111,621

Paris, VA $108,115

Philomont, VA $110,775

Purcellville, VA $109,954

Bluemont, VA $108,483

Bristow, VA $113,453

Broad Run, VA $111,434

Calverton, VA $111,181

Casanova, VA $111,368

Rectortown, VA $108,963

Mechanicsville, VA $104,632

Midlothian, VA $104,474

Millers Tavern, VA $104,621

Mineral, VA $104,244

Moon, VA $102,070

Moseley, VA $104,126

New Canton, VA $101,870

New Kent, VA $104,060

New Point, VA $101,813

Newtown, VA $104,942

Norge, VA $102,516

North, VA $102,159

Oilville, VA $104,151

Onemo, VA $101,942

Ordinary, VA $101,720

Port Haywood, VA $101,798

Powhatan, VA $103,806

Providence Forge, VA $103,881

Quinton, VA $104,414

Rockville, VA $104,268

Ruthville, VA $103,667

Saint Stephens Church, VA $104,608

Saluda, VA $102,877

Sandston, VA $104,656

Sandy Hook, VA $103,602

Schley, VA $101,961

Severn, VA $101,635

Shacklefords, VA $102,932

State Farm, VA $104,068

Stevensville, VA $103,820

Studley, VA $104,625

Susan, VA $101,839

Toano, VA $102,837

Topping, VA $102,745

Trevilians, VA $103,541

Richmond, VA $104,872

Urbanna, VA $103,235

Wake, VA $102,590

Walkerton, VA $103,967

Ware Neck, VA $102,002

Water View, VA $103,213

West Point, VA $103,568

White Marsh, VA $101,833

Wicomico, VA $101,653

Williamsburg, VA $101,828

Woods Cross Roads, VA $102,198

Montpelier, VA $104,112

Oakton, VA $117,031

Occoquan, VA $116,169

Quantico, VA $112,307

Springfield, VA $118,072

Triangle, VA $113,120

Vienna, VA $118,071

Woodbridge, VA $115,329

Arlington, VA $118,665

Fort Myer, VA $118,668

Mattaponi, VA $103,182

Dhs, VA $118,666

Fort Valley, VA $102,591

Star Tannery, VA $101,588

Stephens City, VA $105,473

Stephenson, VA $105,543

Toms Brook, VA $102,534

White Post, VA $106,380

Woodstock, VA $101,687

Culpeper, VA $105,045

Aroda, VA $102,473

Banco, VA $102,820

Bealeton, VA $108,753

Boston, VA $104,767

Brandy Station, VA $106,887

Brightwood, VA $103,342

Castleton, VA $105,919

Elkwood, VA $106,747

Etlan, VA $103,104

Goldvein, VA $109,234

Graves Mill, VA $102,333

Haywood, VA $103,316

Hood, VA $101,688

Jeffersonton, VA $108,079

Leon, VA $103,779

Lignum, VA $106,130

Madison, VA $102,324

Midland, VA $109,836

Mitchells, VA $104,208

Oakpark, VA $102,973

Pratts, VA $102,312

Radiant, VA $102,692

Rapidan, VA $103,618

Remington, VA $107,889

Reva, VA $103,893

Richardsville, VA $107,016

Rixeyville, VA $106,739

Rochelle, VA $102,281

Somerville, VA $110,046

Sperryville, VA $103,792

Stevensburg, VA $106,343

Sumerduck, VA $107,918

Syria, VA $101,937

Viewtown, VA $106,809

Washington, VA $105,613

Wolftown, VA $101,696

Woodville, VA $104,817

Harrisonburg, VA $102,111

Basye, VA $101,295

Bergton, VA $100,982

Bridgewater, VA $101,920

Broadway, VA $101,605

Criders, VA $101,163

Dayton, VA $101,571

Edinburg, VA $101,467

Elkton, VA $101,773

Alexandria, VA $118,652

Fredericksburg, VA $107,509

Bowling Green, VA $105,422

Burr Hill, VA $105,435

Callao, VA $104,829

Caret, VA $106,079

Center Cross, VA $104,274

Champlain, VA $105,836

Coles Point, VA $106,233

Colonial Beach, VA $106,830

Corbin, VA $106,169

Dahlgren, VA $110,333

Dogue, VA $106,759

Dunnsville, VA $104,649

Edwardsville, VA $103,929

Farnham, VA $104,236

Garrisonville, VA $111,238

Hague, VA $105,464

Hartwood, VA $107,819

Haynesville, VA $105,377

Heathsville, VA $103,832

Hustle, VA $105,900

Irvington, VA $103,000

Jersey, VA $106,905

Kilmarnock, VA $103,087

King George, VA $108,573

Kinsale, VA $105,261

Ladysmith, VA $104,813

Lancaster, VA $103,339

Laneview, VA $103,590

Lively, VA $103,435

Locust Grove, VA $105,465

Loretto, VA $105,919

Lottsburg, VA $104,632

Merry Point, VA $103,178

Milford, VA $105,034

Mollusk, VA $103,214

Montross, VA $106,154

Morattico, VA $103,751

Mount Holly, VA $105,801

Ninde, VA $108,815

Nuttsville, VA $103,648

Oldhams, VA $105,176

Ophelia, VA $103,849

Partlow, VA $105,723

Port Royal, VA $105,892

Rappahannock Academy, VA $105,913

Reedville, VA $103,771

Rhoadesville, VA $104,471

Rollins Fork, VA $106,825

Fulks Run, VA $101,352

Hinton, VA $101,258

Keezletown, VA $101,752

Lacey Spring, VA $101,802

Linville, VA $101,750

Luray, VA $102,076

Mc Gaheysville, VA $101,869

Mount Crawford, VA $101,873

Mount Jackson, VA $101,540

Mount Solon, VA $101,554

New Market, VA $101,774

Orkney Springs, VA $101,321

Penn Laird, VA $101,915

Quicksburg, VA $101,641

Pleasant Valley, VA $101,860

Shenandoah, VA $101,809

Singers Glen, VA $101,743

Stanley, VA $101,818

Timberville, VA $101,792

Charlottesville, VA $101,974

Afton, VA $100,844

Arrington, VA $98,839

Barboursville, VA $102,370

Batesville, VA $101,731

Covesville, VA $100,853

Crozet, VA $101,780

Dyke, VA $101,729

Ruby, VA $110,707

2D Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 2D Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, 2D Designer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 2D Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 2D Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$130,222	$63.0	20%
Software & Networking	$130,222	$63.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$124,796	$60.0	15%
Internet	$124,796	$60.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$119,370	$57.0	10%

2D Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 2D Designer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$99,795

Average $108,518/year

$118,767

$8,316

Average $9,043/month

$9,897

$1,919

Average $2,087/week

$2,284

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,767	$9,897	$2,284	$57
Average	$108,518	$9,043	$2,087	$52
25th Percentile	$99,795	$8,316	$1,919	$48

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