What are the main factors that influence a 3D Artist/Animator'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 3D Artist/Animator?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for 3D Artist/Animator roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A 3D Artist/Animator's salary?

A 3D Artist/Animator's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,759 for beginners, reaching about $88,707 at mid-level, and approach $147,713 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 3D Artist/Animator?

3D Artist/Animator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 3D Artist/Animator roles are District of Columbia $72,737, California $72,461, Massachusetts $71,496. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 3D Artist/Animator roles make?

Salaries for 3D Artist/Animator level roles vary by specialization: 3d Developer: $112,252; 3d Designer: $97,768; 3D Generalist: $97,447; 3d Drafter: $94,230; 3d Animator: $90,350.

3D Artist/Animator Salary in Kentucky

How much does a 3D Artist/Animator make in Kentucky? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3D Artist/Animator in Kentucky is $61,819 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a 3D Artist/Animator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,709
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,434 to $71,706
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,800

10% $45,800

50% (Median) $61,819

90% $80,709

3D Artist/Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,706	$5,976	$1,379	$34
Average	$61,819	$5,152	$1,189	$30
25th Percentile	$53,434	$4,453	$1,028	$26

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Key Factors That Influence 3D Artist/Animator Salaries

A 3D Artist/Animator'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 3D Artist/Animator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3D Artist/Animator'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): $59,759
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,197
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,707
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,688
Expert (over 8 years): $147,713

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
3D Artist/Animator	less than 1 year	$59,759
Motion Graphic Design Specialist II	1-2 years	$73,197
Motion Graphic Design Specialist III	2-4 years	$88,707
Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV	5-8 years	$121,688
Motion Graphic Design Specialist V	over 8 years	$147,713

How Do 3D Artist/Animator 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 3D Artist/Animators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $72,737.
California: $72,461.
Massachusetts: $71,496.

District of Columbia $72,737 California $72,461 Massachusetts $71,496 Washington $71,233 New Jersey $71,207 Alaska $71,115 Connecticut $70,208 New York $69,840

Hawaii $68,664 Rhode Island $68,112 Maryland $67,738 Minnesota $67,225 Colorado $67,028 Illinois $66,963 Oregon $66,713 Delaware $66,529

New Hampshire $66,414 Virginia $66,155 Pennsylvania $65,399 Nevada $65,018 North Dakota $64,893 Michigan $64,696 Wisconsin $64,624 Vermont $64,479

Texas $64,079 Maine $64,052 Arizona $64,013 Ohio $63,967 Georgia $63,363 Indiana $63,060 Wyoming $63,001 Utah $62,909

Iowa $62,870 Kansas $62,555 Louisiana $62,463 North Carolina $62,430 Missouri $62,417 Florida $62,160 Montana $62,022 Nebraska $61,891

Kentucky $61,819 South Carolina $61,556 Tennessee $61,392 Idaho $61,326 New Mexico $60,847 Oklahoma $60,741 Alabama $60,354 South Dakota $59,703

Arkansas $59,349 West Virginia $59,158 Mississippi $58,587

Top Paying Cities for 3D Artist/Animator

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:

Graham: $59,688
Greenville: $59,481
Hartford: $59,793

Graham, KY $59,688

Greenville, KY $59,481

Hartford, KY $59,793

Hawesville, KY $60,177

Horse Branch, KY $59,292

Bagdad, KY $60,104

Bardstown, KY $61,031

Bedford, KY $61,277

Bethlehem, KY $60,429

Bloomfield, KY $60,628

Bradfordsville, KY $59,568

Buckner, KY $62,245

Campbellsburg, KY $60,700

Chaplin, KY $60,354

Coxs Creek, KY $61,605

Crestwood, KY $62,166

Eastwood, KY $62,467

Eminence, KY $60,563

Fairfield, KY $61,187

Finchville, KY $61,402

Fisherville, KY $62,045

Glenview, KY $62,819

Goshen, KY $62,356

Smiths Grove, KY $59,384

Aberdeen, KY $59,334

Adairville, KY $60,040

Allensville, KY $59,571

Auburn, KY $59,699

Bee Spring, KY $59,370

Brownsville, KY $59,287

Cadiz, KY $59,294

Center, KY $59,158

Cerulean, KY $59,246

Clifty, KY $59,456

Crofton, KY $59,234

Dunbar, KY $59,415

Elkton, KY $59,385

Fairview, KY $59,244

Fort Campbell, KY $59,341

Gracey, KY $59,211

Guthrie, KY $59,443

Herndon, KY $59,290

Hopkinsville, KY $59,125

Jetson, KY $59,261

La Fayette, KY $59,351

Lewisburg, KY $59,471

Mammoth Cave, KY $59,145

Morgantown, KY $59,332

Oak Grove, KY $59,313

Olmstead, KY $59,696

Pembroke, KY $59,293

Rochester, KY $59,462

Rockfield, KY $59,654

Roundhill, KY $59,231

Russellville, KY $59,691

Sharon Grove, KY $59,492

South Union, KY $59,742

Sweeden, KY $59,277

Trenton, KY $59,366

Welchs Creek, KY $59,267

Woodbury, KY $59,354

Owensboro, KY $61,325

Beaver Dam, KY $59,512

Beech Creek, KY $59,707

Beech Grove, KY $61,220

Beechmont, KY $59,818

Belton, KY $59,537

Bremen, KY $59,749

Browder, KY $59,532

Calhoun, KY $60,779

Centertown, KY $59,619

Central City, KY $59,749

Cleaton, KY $59,816

Cromwell, KY $59,340

Curdsville, KY $61,358

Drakesboro, KY $59,564

Dundee, KY $59,690

Dunmor, KY $59,483

Fordsville, KY $59,658

Mc Roberts, KY $58,619

Mallie, KY $58,476

Mayking, KY $58,536

Millstone, KY $58,527

Mousie, KY $58,476

Neon, KY $58,645

Pine Top, KY $58,505

Pippa Passes, KY $58,541

Premium, KY $58,457

Redfox, KY $58,441

Roxana, KY $58,424

Seco, KY $58,621

Thornton, KY $58,533

Whitesburg, KY $58,508

Dema, KY $58,534

Raven, KY $58,447

Topmost, KY $58,573

Paducah, KY $59,665

Almo, KY $59,451

Arlington, KY $59,358

Bandana, KY $59,749

Bardwell, KY $59,355

Barlow, KY $59,565

Benton, KY $59,499

Boaz, KY $59,409

Burna, KY $59,459

Calvert City, KY $59,578

Clinton, KY $59,307

Columbus, KY $59,372

Crayne, KY $59,626

Cunningham, KY $59,364

Dexter, KY $59,379

Dycusburg, KY $59,878

Eddyville, KY $59,590

Fancy Farm, KY $59,356

Farmington, KY $59,339

Fulton, KY $59,322

Gilbertsville, KY $59,571

Grand Rivers, KY $59,571

Hampton, KY $59,406

Hardin, KY $59,456

Hazel, KY $59,332

Hickman, KY $59,311

Hickory, KY $59,418

Kevil, KY $59,503

Kirksey, KY $59,364

Kuttawa, KY $59,588

La Center, KY $59,547

Ledbetter, KY $59,564

Lovelaceville, KY $59,472

Lowes, KY $59,498

Lynnville, KY $59,308

Marion, KY $59,690

Mayfield, KY $59,472

Melber, KY $59,378

Harrods Creek, KY $62,814

La Grange, KY $61,846

Lebanon, KY $59,803

Lockport, KY $60,300

Loretto, KY $60,293

Mackville, KY $60,164

Masonic Home, KY $62,822

Milton, KY $61,201

Mount Eden, KY $60,380

Mount Washington, KY $62,243

Nazareth, KY $61,104

Nerinx, KY $60,425

New Castle, KY $60,657

New Haven, KY $60,525

New Hope, KY $60,190

Pendleton, KY $61,372

Pewee Valley, KY $62,472

Pleasureville, KY $60,301

Port Royal, KY $60,626

Prospect, KY $62,737

Raywick, KY $60,042

Saint Catharine, KY $60,404

Saint Francis, KY $60,207

Saint Mary, KY $59,981

Shelbyville, KY $60,490

Simpsonville, KY $61,715

Smithfield, KY $61,170

Springfield, KY $60,019

Sulphur, KY $60,925

Taylorsville, KY $61,444

Turners Station, KY $60,605

Waddy, KY $60,132

Westport, KY $61,888

Willisburg, KY $60,226

Battletown, KY $61,628

Boston, KY $60,993

Brandenburg, KY $61,772

Brooks, KY $62,677

Clermont, KY $62,023

Cloverport, KY $60,086

Custer, KY $60,686

Ekron, KY $61,666

Fairdale, KY $62,809

Falls Of Rough, KY $59,744

Fort Knox, KY $62,031

Manchester, KY $58,831

Milburn, KY $59,352

Murray, KY $59,479

New Concord, KY $59,313

Salem, KY $59,458

Sedalia, KY $59,301

Smithland, KY $59,429

Symsonia, KY $59,454

Tiline, KY $59,412

Tolu, KY $59,740

Water Valley, KY $59,305

West Paducah, KY $59,573

Wickliffe, KY $59,409

Wingo, KY $59,347

Bowling Green, KY $59,634

Adolphus, KY $60,194

Alvaton, KY $59,930

Austin, KY $59,531

Beaumont, KY $59,202

Cave City, KY $59,255

Drake, KY $60,030

Edmonton, KY $59,134

Eighty Eight, KY $59,186

Etoile, KY $59,355

Fountain Run, KY $59,573

Franklin, KY $60,213

Gamaliel, KY $59,496

Glasgow, KY $59,292

Hestand, KY $59,043

Hiseville, KY $59,143

Holland, KY $59,757

Knob Lick, KY $59,128

Lucas, KY $59,542

Mount Hermon, KY $59,267

Oakland, KY $59,462

Park City, KY $59,205

Rocky Hill, KY $59,247

Scottsville, KY $59,904

Summer Shade, KY $59,143

Tompkinsville, KY $59,137

Majestic, KY $58,745

Mouthcard, KY $58,897

Hillview, KY $62,633

Georgetown, KY $60,649

Gravel Switch, KY $59,809

Harrodsburg, KY $60,289

Hope, KY $59,844

Irvine, KY $59,885

Jeffersonville, KY $60,104

Keene, KY $60,704

Nicholasville, KY $60,663

Lawrenceburg, KY $60,191

Means, KY $59,782

Midway, KY $60,383

Millersburg, KY $60,580

Moorefield, KY $60,046

Morehead, KY $59,272

Mount Sterling, KY $60,314

New Liberty, KY $60,782

North Middletown, KY $60,587

Olympia, KY $59,701

Owenton, KY $60,469

Owingsville, KY $59,905

Paris, KY $60,639

Perry Park, KY $60,546

Preston, KY $59,895

Sadieville, KY $60,589

Salt Lick, KY $59,473

Salvisa, KY $60,296

Sharpsburg, KY $60,427

Slade, KY $59,454

Stamping Ground, KY $60,340

Stanton, KY $59,770

Versailles, KY $60,563

Waco, KY $60,276

Wellington, KY $59,189

Wilmore, KY $60,570

Winchester, KY $60,548

Annville, KY $59,218

Berea, KY $60,076

Bighill, KY $60,053

Brodhead, KY $59,677

Bryantsville, KY $60,384

Crab Orchard, KY $59,758

Danville, KY $60,208

Gray Hawk, KY $59,613

Hustonville, KY $59,722

Junction City, KY $60,059

Kings Mountain, KY $59,552

Lancaster, KY $60,274

Livingston, KY $59,347

Mc Kee, KY $59,492

Mc Kinney, KY $59,968

Mitchellsburg, KY $59,890

Mount Vernon, KY $59,582

Orlando, KY $59,548

Paint Lick, KY $60,118

Parksville, KY $59,870

Perryville, KY $60,001

Ravenna, KY $59,722

Renfro Valley, KY $59,631

Richmond, KY $60,434

Sandgap, KY $59,492

Stanford, KY $59,941

Tyner, KY $59,166

Waneta, KY $59,525

Waynesburg, KY $59,636

Wildie, KY $59,621

Winston, KY $60,153

Lexington, KY $60,814

Russell, KY $58,893

Phelps, KY $58,831

Phyllis, KY $58,777

Pinsonfork, KY $58,820

Raccoon, KY $58,771

Ransom, KY $58,755

Regina, KY $58,768

Robinson Creek, KY $58,681

Rockhouse, KY $58,726

Shelbiana, KY $58,799

Shelby Gap, KY $58,604

Sidney, KY $58,757

Steele, KY $58,911

Stone, KY $58,802

Stopover, KY $58,718

Varney, KY $58,652

Virgie, KY $58,647

Allen, KY $58,743

Auxier, KY $58,855

Banner, KY $58,709

Beaver, KY $58,657

Betsy Layne, KY $58,799

Bevinsville, KY $58,581

Blue River, KY $58,594

Bypro, KY $58,774

Dana, KY $58,727

David, KY $58,539

Drift, KY $58,621

Dwale, KY $58,839

Eastern, KY $58,578

Garrett, KY $58,501

Grethel, KY $58,694

Gunlock, KY $58,364

Harold, KY $58,741

Hi Hat, KY $58,639

Hueysville, KY $58,416

Ivel, KY $58,705

Lackey, KY $58,433

Langley, KY $58,637

Rush, KY $58,631

Mary Alice, KY $58,874

Middlesboro, KY $59,425

Oneida, KY $58,627

Pineville, KY $59,194

Roark, KY $58,644

Saul, KY $58,481

Scalf, KY $58,822

Sextons Creek, KY $58,813

Stoney Fork, KY $58,746

Trosper, KY $59,150

Walker, KY $58,761

Woollum, KY $58,879

Alexandria, KY $63,643

Augusta, KY $61,758

Berry, KY $60,783

Brooksville, KY $61,477

Burlington, KY $63,608

Butler, KY $62,794

California, KY $63,377

Carrollton, KY $60,812

Corinth, KY $60,615

Covington, KY $63,836

Latonia, KY $63,830

Ft Mitchell, KY $63,836

Erlanger, KY $63,831

Hebron, KY $63,834

Florence, KY $63,824

Crittenden, KY $62,817

Cynthiana, KY $60,646

De Mossville, KY $62,779

Dover, KY $61,042

Dry Ridge, KY $62,185

Elizaville, KY $60,025

Ewing, KY $60,100

Falmouth, KY $61,740

Flemingsburg, KY $59,830

Foster, KY $62,472

Germantown, KY $60,664

Ghent, KY $61,253

Glencoe, KY $61,756

Hillsboro, KY $59,588

Independence, KY $63,818

Jonesville, KY $61,392

Kenton, KY $63,335

Mason, KY $60,993

Mayslick, KY $60,063

Maysville, KY $60,200

Melbourne, KY $63,823

Milford, KY $61,039

Minerva, KY $61,088

Morning View, KY $63,383

Mount Olivet, KY $60,398

Muses Mills, KY $59,397

Newport, KY $63,836

Bellevue, KY $63,836

Dayton, KY $63,836

Fort Thomas, KY $63,836

Petersburg, KY $63,461

Plummers Landing, KY $59,421

Sanders, KY $61,009

Silver Grove, KY $63,835

Sparta, KY $61,448

Union, KY $63,275

Verona, KY $62,861

Wallingford, KY $59,438

Walton, KY $63,424

Warsaw, KY $62,415

Washington, KY $60,327

Williamstown, KY $61,417

Worthville, KY $60,617

Ashland, KY $58,612

Argillite, KY $58,878

Blaine, KY $58,638

Carter, KY $59,085

Catlettsburg, KY $58,545

Denton, KY $58,710

Emerson, KY $59,175

Flatwoods, KY $58,842

Garrison, KY $59,295

Grahn, KY $58,993

Grayson, KY $58,916

Greenup, KY $59,150

Hitchins, KY $58,805

Isonville, KY $58,794

Martha, KY $58,710

Mazie, KY $58,702

Olive Hill, KY $59,098

Quincy, KY $59,368

Garfield, KY $60,548

Guston, KY $61,499

Hardinsburg, KY $60,293

Harned, KY $60,434

Hudson, KY $60,282

Irvington, KY $61,105

Lebanon Junction, KY $61,769

Mc Daniels, KY $60,038

Mc Quady, KY $60,111

Muldraugh, KY $62,057

Payneville, KY $61,410

Radcliff, KY $61,660

Rhodelia, KY $61,320

Rineyville, KY $61,283

Shepherdsville, KY $62,319

Stephensport, KY $60,620

Union Star, KY $61,171

Vine Grove, KY $61,465

Webster, KY $61,197

West Point, KY $62,340

Westview, KY $60,238

Louisville, KY $62,824

Mc Dowell, KY $58,606

Island, KY $59,883

White Plains, KY $59,508

Nebo, KY $59,839

Nortonville, KY $59,508

Poole, KY $61,373

Princeton, KY $59,560

Providence, KY $59,976

Reed, KY $61,945

Robards, KY $61,518

Saint Charles, KY $59,485

Sebree, KY $61,025

Slaughters, KY $60,651

Smith Mills, KY $61,873

Spottsville, KY $61,961

Sturgis, KY $60,347

Sullivan, KY $60,245

Uniontown, KY $61,515

Waverly, KY $61,530

Wheatcroft, KY $60,198

Lewisport, KY $60,467

Livermore, KY $60,064

Mc Henry, KY $59,732

Maceo, KY $60,968

Maple Mount, KY $61,340

Olaton, KY $59,390

Pellville, KY $60,096

Philpot, KY $60,391

Powderly, KY $59,823

Reynolds Station, KY $59,912

Rockport, KY $59,671

Rosine, KY $59,649

Rumsey, KY $60,001

Sacramento, KY $59,807

South Carrollton, KY $59,879

Stanley, KY $61,488

Utica, KY $60,345

West Louisville, KY $61,274

Whitesville, KY $60,091

Baskett, KY $61,827

Blackford, KY $60,105

Clay, KY $60,138

Corydon, KY $61,558

Dawson Springs, KY $59,573

Dixon, KY $60,791

Earlington, KY $60,090

Fredonia, KY $59,640

Hanson, KY $60,014

Henderson, KY $62,024

Madisonville, KY $59,999

Manitou, KY $60,060

Morganfield, KY $61,111

Burgin, KY $60,358

Carlisle, KY $60,552

Clay City, KY $60,152

Clearfield, KY $59,249

Denniston, KY $59,280

Elliottville, KY $59,173

Farmers, KY $59,370

Frankfort, KY $60,058

Corbin, KY $59,186

Bush, KY $59,214

East Bernstadt, KY $59,322

Emlyn, KY $59,335

Gray, KY $59,052

Keavy, KY $59,146

Lily, KY $59,129

London, KY $59,128

Nevisdale, KY $59,403

Pittsburg, KY $59,156

Rockholds, KY $59,183

Siler, KY $59,215

Williamsburg, KY $59,328

Woodbine, KY $59,175

Ages Brookside, KY $58,819

Asher, KY $58,717

Baxter, KY $58,746

Benham, KY $58,855

Big Laurel, KY $58,380

Bledsoe, KY $58,558

Calvin, KY $59,050

Cawood, KY $58,641

Chappell, KY $58,386

Coalgood, KY $58,564

Coldiron, KY $58,818

Cranks, KY $58,545

Cumberland, KY $58,505

Dayhoit, KY $58,859

Eolia, KY $58,401

Essie, KY $58,715

Evarts, KY $58,613

Grays Knob, KY $58,677

Gulston, KY $59,004

Harlan, KY $58,832

Helton, KY $58,604

Holmes Mill, KY $58,361

Hoskinston, KY $58,546

Hulen, KY $58,871

Kenvir, KY $58,899

Lejunior, KY $58,837

Loyall, KY $58,979

Lynch, KY $58,472

Miracle, KY $58,903

Mozelle, KY $58,661

Partridge, KY $58,395

Pathfork, KY $58,819

Putney, KY $58,658

Stinnett, KY $58,736

Totz, KY $58,496

Wallins Creek, KY $58,849

Warbranch, KY $58,627

Arjay, KY $58,813

Artemus, KY $59,104

Barbourville, KY $59,077

Myra, KY $58,643

Martin, KY $58,663

Melvin, KY $58,692

Minnie, KY $58,777

Prestonsburg, KY $58,703

Printer, KY $58,619

Stanville, KY $58,698

Teaberry, KY $58,706

Tram, KY $58,776

Wayland, KY $58,595

Weeksbury, KY $58,612

Wheelwright, KY $58,734

Hazard, KY $58,414

Ary, KY $58,250

Avawam, KY $58,470

Bear Branch, KY $58,639

Bonnyman, KY $58,434

Buckhorn, KY $58,491

Bulan, KY $58,194

Busy, KY $58,483

Carrie, KY $58,377

Chavies, KY $58,333

Combs, KY $58,652

Cornettsville, KY $58,433

Delphia, KY $58,439

Dice, KY $58,276

Dwarf, KY $58,312

Emmalena, KY $58,320

Fisty, KY $58,314

Gays Creek, KY $58,524

Happy, KY $58,535

Hardburly, KY $58,686

Hyden, KY $58,544

Jeff, KY $58,487

Krypton, KY $58,405

Sassafras, KY $58,448

Scuddy, KY $58,545

Sizerock, KY $58,589

Slemp, KY $58,462

Smilax, KY $58,530

Thousandsticks, KY $58,650

Vest, KY $58,227

Vicco, KY $58,464

Viper, KY $58,508

Wendover, KY $58,505

Wooton, KY $58,514

Yeaddiss, KY $58,503

Yerkes, KY $58,485

Blackey, KY $58,485

Cromona, KY $58,631

Deane, KY $58,518

Ermine, KY $58,539

Garner, KY $58,468

Gordon, KY $58,397

Hallie, KY $58,376

Hindman, KY $58,459

Isom, KY $58,553

Jackhorn, KY $58,587

Jeremiah, KY $58,528

Kite, KY $58,489

Leburn, KY $58,420

Letcher, KY $58,487

Linefork, KY $58,358

Beverly, KY $58,699

Big Creek, KY $58,628

Bimble, KY $59,081

Bryants Store, KY $59,103

Cannon, KY $59,086

Closplint, KY $58,372

Dewitt, KY $58,831

Eriline, KY $59,154

Fall Rock, KY $58,868

Flat Lick, KY $58,851

Fourmile, KY $59,006

Frakes, KY $59,341

Garrard, KY $59,147

Girdler, KY $59,004

Goose Rock, KY $59,124

Green Road, KY $58,895

Heidrick, KY $59,158

Hima, KY $59,161

Hinkle, KY $58,952

Ingram, KY $59,164

Kettle Island, KY $58,948

Somerset, KY $59,157

Bethelridge, KY $59,312

Bronston, KY $59,163

Burnside, KY $59,123

Dunnville, KY $59,118

Ferguson, KY $59,343

Liberty, KY $59,433

Middleburg, KY $59,564

Nancy, KY $59,108

Science Hill, KY $59,347

Tateville, KY $59,127

West Somerset, KY $59,368

Windsor, KY $59,123

Yosemite, KY $59,422

Eubank, KY $59,481

Albany, KY $59,094

Alpha, KY $59,120

Jamestown, KY $59,112

Marshes Siding, KY $59,473

Monticello, KY $59,097

Parkers Lake, KY $58,971

Pine Knot, KY $59,399

Revelo, KY $59,330

Russell Springs, KY $59,177

Stearns, KY $59,111

Strunk, KY $59,267

Whitley City, KY $59,165

Elizabethtown, KY $61,281

Big Clifty, KY $60,241

Bonnieville, KY $59,806

Breeding, KY $59,023

Buffalo, KY $60,149

Burkesville, KY $59,031

Campbellsville, KY $59,657

Cane Valley, KY $59,144

Caneyville, KY $59,384

Canmer, KY $59,477

Cecilia, KY $60,746

Clarkson, KY $59,851

Columbia, KY $59,131

Cub Run, KY $59,497

Dubre, KY $59,315

Eastview, KY $60,464

Elk Horn, KY $59,301

Glendale, KY $60,531

Glens Fork, KY $59,041

Gradyville, KY $59,090

Greensburg, KY $59,241

Hardyville, KY $59,263

Hodgenville, KY $60,427

Horse Cave, KY $59,231

Knifley, KY $59,098

Leitchfield, KY $59,903

Magnolia, KY $59,897

Mannsville, KY $59,581

Marrowbone, KY $59,311

Millwood, KY $59,657

Mount Sherman, KY $59,897

Munfordville, KY $59,604

Sonora, KY $60,271

Summersville, KY $59,569

Upton, KY $60,065

White Mills, KY $60,272

Mortons Gap, KY $59,647

Frenchburg, KY $59,481

Sandy Hook, KY $58,949

Soldier, KY $59,062

South Portsmouth, KY $59,410

South Shore, KY $59,391

Vanceburg, KY $59,580

Webbville, KY $58,666

Willard, KY $58,763

Worthington, KY $58,930

Tollesboro, KY $59,883

Adams, KY $58,689

Beauty, KY $58,695

Boons Camp, KY $58,685

Debord, KY $58,670

East Point, KY $58,720

Flatgap, KY $58,725

Hagerhill, KY $58,736

Inez, KY $58,734

Keaton, KY $58,739

Littcarr, KY $58,494

Woodburn, KY $59,849

Louisa, KY $58,631

Lovely, KY $58,714

Lowmansville, KY $58,693

Meally, KY $58,767

Oil Springs, KY $58,690

Paintsville, KY $58,813

Pilgrim, KY $58,550

River, KY $58,698

Sitka, KY $58,759

Staffordsville, KY $58,776

Stambaugh, KY $58,737

Thelma, KY $58,858

Tomahawk, KY $58,706

Tutor Key, KY $58,765

Ulysses, KY $58,683

Van Lear, KY $58,711

Warfield, KY $58,786

West Van Lear, KY $59,033

Williamsport, KY $58,750

Wittensville, KY $58,807

Campton, KY $58,988

Athol, KY $58,888

Bays, KY $58,374

Beattyville, KY $59,278

Bethany, KY $59,037

Booneville, KY $58,837

Clayhole, KY $58,093

Hazel Green, KY $58,851

Heidelberg, KY $59,316

Island City, KY $58,884

Jackson, KY $58,328

Lone, KY $58,917

Lost Creek, KY $58,286

Mistletoe, KY $58,342

Mize, KY $58,812

Pine Ridge, KY $59,311

Primrose, KY $58,999

Ricetown, KY $58,679

Rogers, KY $59,294

Rousseau, KY $58,343

Rowdy, KY $58,193

Saint Helens, KY $59,136

Vancleve, KY $58,537

Vincent, KY $59,112

Whick, KY $58,500

Zoe, KY $59,231

Cannel City, KY $58,798

Crockett, KY $58,774

Elkfork, KY $58,842

Ezel, KY $59,048

Falcon, KY $58,665

Gapville, KY $58,551

Malone, KY $58,845

Ophir, KY $58,744

Royalton, KY $58,567

Salyersville, KY $58,627

West Liberty, KY $58,901

Wrigley, KY $58,891

Pikeville, KY $58,779

South Williamson, KY $58,855

Ashcamp, KY $58,667

Belcher, KY $58,872

Belfry, KY $58,747

Burdine, KY $58,915

Canada, KY $58,819

Dorton, KY $58,646

Elkhorn City, KY $58,803

Fedscreek, KY $58,757

Fords Branch, KY $58,951

Forest Hills, KY $58,830

Freeburn, KY $58,801

Hardy, KY $58,818

Hellier, KY $58,656

Huddy, KY $58,879

Jenkins, KY $58,604

Jonancy, KY $58,666

Kimper, KY $58,744

Lick Creek, KY $58,739

Lookout, KY $58,675

Mc Andrews, KY $58,877

Mc Carr, KY $58,752

3D Artist/Animator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 3D Artist/Animator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, 3D Artist/Animator positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 3D Artist/Animator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 3D Artist/Animator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$86,546	$42.0	40%
Software & Networking	$83,455	$40.0	35%
Financial Services	$80,364	$39.0	30%
Biotechnology	$77,274	$37.0	25%
Internet	$74,183	$36.0	20%

3D Artist/Animator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3D Artist/Animator'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.

$53,434

Average $61,819/year

$71,706

$4,453

Average $5,152/month

$5,976

$1,028

Average $1,189/week

$1,379

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,706	$5,976	$1,379	$34
Average	$61,819	$5,152	$1,189	$30
25th Percentile	$53,434	$4,453	$1,028	$26

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