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 $63,944 for beginners, reaching about $94,925 at mid-level, and approach $158,058 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 $72,732, California $72,456, Massachusetts $71,490. 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: $109,889; 3d Designer: $97,764; 3D Generalist: $97,442; 3d Drafter: $90,908; 3d Animator: $90,345.

3D Artist/Animator Salary in Virginia

How much does a 3D Artist/Animator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3D Artist/Animator in Virginia is $66,150 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,373
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,176 to $76,735
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,007

10% $49,007

50% (Median) $66,150

90% $86,373

3D Artist/Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,735	$6,395	$1,476	$37
Average	$66,150	$5,512	$1,272	$32
25th Percentile	$57,176	$4,765	$1,100	$27

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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): $63,944
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,324
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,925
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,216
Expert (over 8 years): $158,058

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
3D Artist/Animator	less than 1 year	$63,944
Motion Graphic Design Specialist II	1-2 years	$78,324
Motion Graphic Design Specialist III	2-4 years	$94,925
Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV	5-8 years	$130,216
Motion Graphic Design Specialist V	over 8 years	$158,058

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: $72,732.
California: $72,456.
Massachusetts: $71,490.

District of Columbia $72,732 California $72,456 Massachusetts $71,490 Washington $71,227 New Jersey $71,201 Alaska $71,109 Connecticut $70,203 New York $69,835

Hawaii $68,659 Rhode Island $68,107 Maryland $67,733 Minnesota $67,220 Colorado $67,023 Illinois $66,958 Oregon $66,708 Delaware $66,524

New Hampshire $66,408 Virginia $66,150 Pennsylvania $65,394 Nevada $65,013 North Dakota $64,888 Michigan $64,691 Wisconsin $64,619 Vermont $64,474

Texas $64,074 Maine $64,047 Arizona $64,008 Ohio $63,962 Georgia $63,358 Indiana $63,056 Wyoming $62,996 Utah $62,904

Iowa $62,865 Kansas $62,550 Louisiana $62,458 North Carolina $62,425 Missouri $62,412 Florida $62,156 Montana $62,018 Nebraska $61,886

Kentucky $61,814 South Carolina $61,551 Tennessee $61,387 Idaho $61,321 New Mexico $60,842 Oklahoma $60,737 Alabama $60,349 South Dakota $59,699

Arkansas $59,344 West Virginia $59,154 Mississippi $58,582

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:

Ivanhoe: $60,835
Lambsburg: $60,965
Laurel Fork: $61,033

Ivanhoe, VA $60,835

Lambsburg, VA $60,965

Laurel Fork, VA $61,033

Marion, VA $60,518

Max Meadows, VA $60,932

Meadowview, VA $59,973

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $60,459

Rocky Gap, VA $60,492

Ruther Glen, VA $63,811

Sealston, VA $65,462

Sharps, VA $63,530

Spotsylvania, VA $64,407

Sparta, VA $64,070

Stafford, VA $67,352

Stratford, VA $64,773

Tappahannock, VA $63,923

Thornburg, VA $64,619

Unionville, VA $63,571

Village, VA $63,843

Warsaw, VA $64,070

Weems, VA $62,812

Sandy Point, VA $64,153

White Stone, VA $62,638

Wicomico Church, VA $63,094

Woodford, VA $64,356

Zacata, VA $64,573

Winchester, VA $64,269

Bentonville, VA $63,718

Berryville, VA $65,196

Boyce, VA $65,315

Brucetown, VA $64,312

Chester Gap, VA $64,935

Clear Brook, VA $63,989

Cross Junction, VA $61,913

Fishers Hill, VA $62,803

Flint Hill, VA $64,583

Front Royal, VA $64,620

Gore, VA $62,260

Hume, VA $65,456

Huntly, VA $64,691

Strasburg, VA $62,558

Linden, VA $65,615

Markham, VA $65,600

Maurertown, VA $61,708

Middletown, VA $63,780

Millwood, VA $65,199

Rileyville, VA $63,005

Earlysville, VA $62,081

Esmont, VA $61,507

Faber, VA $61,235

Fishersville, VA $61,805

Free Union, VA $61,979

Gordonsville, VA $62,629

Greenwood, VA $61,730

Ivy, VA $62,108

Keene, VA $61,756

Keswick, VA $62,230

Locust Dale, VA $62,909

Lovingston, VA $60,578

Lyndhurst, VA $61,034

Montpelier Station, VA $62,644

Nellysford, VA $61,105

North Garden, VA $61,695

Orange, VA $63,257

Palmyra, VA $62,257

Piney River, VA $60,296

Quinque, VA $62,240

Roseland, VA $60,528

Ruckersville, VA $62,214

Schuyler, VA $61,291

Shipman, VA $60,569

Somerset, VA $62,646

Stanardsville, VA $62,033

Troy, VA $62,326

Tyro, VA $60,693

Waynesboro, VA $61,899

White Hall, VA $62,010

Woodberry Forest, VA $62,889

Achilles, VA $61,933

Amelia Court House, VA $63,082

Ark, VA $62,327

Arvonia, VA $61,774

Ashland, VA $63,697

Aylett, VA $63,727

Barhamsville, VA $62,809

Beaumont, VA $63,068

Beaverdam, VA $63,691

Bena, VA $61,915

Bohannon, VA $62,169

Bremo Bluff, VA $62,175

Bruington, VA $63,599

Bumpass, VA $63,595

Cardinal, VA $62,196

Cartersville, VA $62,690

Charles City, VA $63,202

Christchurch, VA $62,686

Church View, VA $62,832

Cobbs Creek, VA $62,369

Columbia, VA $62,527

Crozier, VA $63,488

Cumberland, VA $62,179

Deltaville, VA $62,420

Diggs, VA $62,193

Redwood, VA $60,526

Rich Creek, VA $60,733

Ridgeway, VA $61,156

Riner, VA $60,727

Ripplemead, VA $60,569

Rocky Mount, VA $60,581

Salem, VA $60,285

Sandy Level, VA $60,710

Shawsville, VA $60,471

Spencer, VA $61,141

Staffordsville, VA $60,837

Stanleytown, VA $61,256

Stuart, VA $61,125

Thaxton, VA $60,399

Troutville, VA $60,376

Union Hall, VA $60,592

Vesta, VA $61,047

Villamont, VA $60,369

Vinton, VA $60,256

Wirtz, VA $60,405

Woolwine, VA $61,005

Bristol, VA $58,769

Abingdon, VA $59,641

Andover, VA $59,464

Appalachia, VA $59,464

Bee, VA $60,198

Ben Hur, VA $59,710

Big Stone Gap, VA $58,934

Birchleaf, VA $60,258

Blackwater, VA $59,007

Castlewood, VA $59,179

Cleveland, VA $59,898

Clinchco, VA $60,205

Clintwood, VA $60,136

Coeburn, VA $59,563

Damascus, VA $60,109

Dante, VA $59,901

Davenport, VA $60,316

Dryden, VA $59,127

Duffield, VA $58,626

Dungannon, VA $58,840

East Stone Gap, VA $59,058

Ewing, VA $60,465

Fort Blackmore, VA $58,463

Gate City, VA $58,064

Haysi, VA $60,549

Hiltons, VA $58,201

Honaker, VA $60,232

Jonesville, VA $59,856

Keokee, VA $59,301

Lebanon, VA $59,665

Mc Clure, VA $59,913

Mendota, VA $58,788

Nickelsville, VA $58,541

Nora, VA $59,755

Norton, VA $59,527

Pennington Gap, VA $59,287

Pound, VA $59,774

Rosedale, VA $60,166

Rose Hill, VA $60,359

Saint Charles, VA $59,635

Saint Paul, VA $59,557

Weber City, VA $57,886

Whitetop, VA $60,344

Wise, VA $59,687

Pulaski, VA $60,992

Atkins, VA $60,477

Austinville, VA $60,965

Barren Springs, VA $61,017

Bastian, VA $60,485

Bland, VA $60,627

Broadford, VA $60,422

Cana, VA $61,059

Ceres, VA $60,427

Chilhowie, VA $60,407

Cripple Creek, VA $60,680

Crockett, VA $60,666

Draper, VA $60,941

Dugspur, VA $60,986

Elk Creek, VA $60,638

Emory, VA $60,236

Fancy Gap, VA $61,006

Fries, VA $60,841

Galax, VA $60,940

Glade Spring, VA $60,117

Rural Retreat, VA $60,589

Saltville, VA $60,433

Speedwell, VA $60,628

Sugar Grove, VA $60,491

Tannersville, VA $60,386

Troutdale, VA $60,448

Willis, VA $60,953

Woodlawn, VA $60,978

Wytheville, VA $60,806

Staunton, VA $61,824

Augusta Springs, VA $61,562

Bacova, VA $61,273

Blue Grass, VA $61,298

Brownsburg, VA $60,932

Buena Vista, VA $60,433

Churchville, VA $61,996

Clifton Forge, VA $61,066

Covington, VA $60,735

Craigsville, VA $61,569

Crimora, VA $62,060

Deerfield, VA $61,618

Doe Hill, VA $61,565

Fairfield, VA $60,842

Fort Defiance, VA $62,105

Glen Wilton, VA $60,835

Goshen, VA $61,304

Greenville, VA $61,266

Grottoes, VA $62,117

Head Waters, VA $61,667

Hot Springs, VA $61,103

Iron Gate, VA $61,171

Lexington, VA $60,949

Low Moor, VA $61,028

Mc Dowell, VA $61,589

Middlebrook, VA $61,281

Millboro, VA $61,329

Mint Spring, VA $61,589

Montebello, VA $60,723

Monterey, VA $61,412

Mount Sidney, VA $62,133

Mustoe, VA $61,514

New Hope, VA $62,096

Port Republic, VA $62,083

Raphine, VA $61,005

Rockbridge Baths, VA $61,066

Selma, VA $61,088

Steeles Tavern, VA $61,131

Stuarts Draft, VA $61,359

Swoope, VA $61,715

Verona, VA $62,133

Vesuvius, VA $60,586

Warm Springs, VA $61,292

West Augusta, VA $61,752

Weyers Cave, VA $62,148

Williamsville, VA $61,624

Lynchburg, VA $59,528

Altavista, VA $60,093

Alton, VA $61,406

Amherst, VA $59,933

Appomattox, VA $60,040

Bedford, VA $60,407

Big Island, VA $60,076

Blairs, VA $61,392

Brookneal, VA $60,331

Buffalo Junction, VA $61,601

Callands, VA $61,095

Chatham, VA $61,145

Clifford, VA $60,024

Clover, VA $61,256

Cluster Springs, VA $61,597

Coleman Falls, VA $59,774

Concord, VA $59,610

Crystal Hill, VA $61,162

Danville, VA $61,440

Hillsville, VA $61,059

Carson, VA $63,411

Hiwassee, VA $60,858

Independence, VA $60,647

Annandale, VA $72,160

Burke, VA $71,484

Dumfries, VA $69,391

Dunn Loring, VA $72,253

Fairfax, VA $71,173

Fairfax Station, VA $70,980

Falls Church, VA $72,316

Fort Belvoir, VA $71,441

Great Falls, VA $71,176

Greenway, VA $72,315

Lorton, VA $71,038

Merrifield, VA $72,087

Mc Lean, VA $72,308

West Mclean, VA $72,315

Mount Vernon, VA $71,710

Newington, VA $71,545

Dry Fork, VA $61,273

Brooke, VA $66,863

Evington, VA $59,858

Forest, VA $59,741

Gladstone, VA $60,092

Gladys, VA $60,094

Glasgow, VA $60,478

Goode, VA $59,939

Gretna, VA $60,709

Halifax, VA $61,388

Howardsville, VA $61,290

Hurt, VA $60,369

Java, VA $61,074

Ararat, VA $61,043

Axton, VA $61,232

Bassett, VA $61,188

Belspring, VA $60,870

Bent Mountain, VA $60,354

Blacksburg, VA $60,583

Blue Ridge, VA $60,333

Boones Mill, VA $60,311

Buchanan, VA $60,537

Callaway, VA $60,469

Christiansburg, VA $60,589

Cascade, VA $61,179

Catawba, VA $60,434

Check, VA $60,563

Claudville, VA $61,007

Cloverdale, VA $60,221

Collinsville, VA $61,391

Copper Hill, VA $60,482

Critz, VA $61,105

Daleville, VA $60,283

Dublin, VA $60,902

Eagle Rock, VA $60,712

Eggleston, VA $60,780

Elliston, VA $60,421

Ferrum, VA $60,807

Fieldale, VA $61,304

Fincastle, VA $60,471

Floyd, VA $60,812

Glade Hill, VA $60,541

Glen Lyn, VA $60,586

Goodview, VA $60,327

Hardy, VA $60,302

Henry, VA $60,898

Huddleston, VA $60,526

Keeling, VA $61,331

Chester, VA $63,709

Chesterfield, VA $63,671

Church Road, VA $63,462

Colonial Heights, VA $63,735

Courtland, VA $62,204

Dendron, VA $62,390

Dewitt, VA $63,258

Dinwiddie, VA $63,431

Disputanta, VA $63,483

Dolphin, VA $62,563

Drewryville, VA $62,068

Ebony, VA $61,639

Elberon, VA $62,133

Emporia, VA $62,207

Ford, VA $63,314

Franklin, VA $62,012

Freeman, VA $62,549

Gasburg, VA $61,772

Hopewell, VA $63,604

Ivor, VA $62,112

Jarratt, VA $62,745

Lawrenceville, VA $62,331

Mc Kenney, VA $63,092

Meredithville, VA $62,241

Newsoms, VA $61,807

Prince George, VA $63,664

Rawlings, VA $62,849

Sedley, VA $62,287

Skippers, VA $61,959

Spring Grove, VA $62,728

Stony Creek, VA $63,089

Surry, VA $61,981

Sussex, VA $62,947

Sutherland, VA $63,611

Valentines, VA $61,830

Wakefield, VA $62,366

Warfield, VA $62,901

Waverly, VA $62,857

White Plains, VA $61,796

Wilsons, VA $63,126

Yale, VA $62,692

Zuni, VA $62,088

Claremont, VA $62,812

Farmville, VA $61,634

Baskerville, VA $61,533

Indian Valley, VA $60,900

Mc Coy, VA $60,768

Martinsville, VA $61,290

Meadows Of Dan, VA $61,063

Moneta, VA $60,427

Montvale, VA $60,426

Narrows, VA $60,769

Newbern, VA $60,822

New Castle, VA $60,474

Newport, VA $60,612

New River, VA $60,990

Oriskany, VA $60,592

Paint Bank, VA $60,496

Parrott, VA $60,797

Patrick Springs, VA $61,175

Pearisburg, VA $60,829

Pembroke, VA $60,828

Penhook, VA $60,742

Pilot, VA $60,611

Pittsville, VA $60,712

Radford, VA $60,921

Long Island, VA $60,322

Lowry, VA $60,053

Lynch Station, VA $60,328

Madison Heights, VA $59,529

Monroe, VA $59,826

Naruna, VA $60,140

Nathalie, VA $60,867

Natural Bridge, VA $60,669

Natural Bridge Station, VA $60,408

Nelson, VA $61,691

Norwood, VA $60,323

Ringgold, VA $61,353

Rustburg, VA $59,667

Scottsburg, VA $61,472

Scottsville, VA $61,804

South Boston, VA $61,526

Spout Spring, VA $59,776

Sutherlin, VA $61,358

Sweet Briar, VA $59,705

Vernon Hill, VA $61,286

Virgilina, VA $61,545

Wingina, VA $60,680

Amonate, VA $60,546

Bandy, VA $60,413

Big Rock, VA $60,741

Bishop, VA $60,419

Bluefield, VA $60,605

Boissevain, VA $60,457

Breaks, VA $60,642

Burkes Garden, VA $60,481

Cedar Bluff, VA $60,569

Doran, VA $60,818

Falls Mills, VA $60,457

Grundy, VA $60,843

Horsepen, VA $60,442

Hurley, VA $60,530

Jewell Ridge, VA $60,569

Keen Mountain, VA $60,806

Mavisdale, VA $60,575

Maxie, VA $60,754

North Tazewell, VA $60,560

Oakwood, VA $60,840

Pilgrims Knob, VA $60,674

Pocahontas, VA $60,477

Pounding Mill, VA $60,654

Raven, VA $60,789

Red Ash, VA $60,846

Richlands, VA $60,811

Rowe, VA $60,597

Shortt Gap, VA $60,733

Swords Creek, VA $60,580

Tazewell, VA $60,465

Vansant, VA $60,581

Whitewood, VA $60,588

Wolford, VA $60,599

Boydton, VA $61,665

Bracey, VA $61,823

Brodnax, VA $62,061

Buckingham, VA $60,974

Burkeville, VA $61,918

Charlotte Court House, VA $61,031

Chase City, VA $61,347

Clarksville, VA $61,774

Crewe, VA $62,313

Cullen, VA $60,849

Dillwyn, VA $61,583

Drakes Branch, VA $61,340

Dundas, VA $62,253

Evergreen, VA $60,099

Fort Mitchell, VA $61,340

Green Bay, VA $61,576

Hampden Sydney, VA $61,727

Kenbridge, VA $61,920

Keysville, VA $61,334

La Crosse, VA $61,728

Lunenburg, VA $61,451

Meherrin, VA $61,457

Nottoway, VA $62,217

Pamplin, VA $60,645

Phenix, VA $60,371

Prospect, VA $61,026

Randolph, VA $61,130

Red House, VA $60,195

Red Oak, VA $61,426

Rice, VA $61,997

Saxe, VA $61,293

Skipwith, VA $61,469

South Hill, VA $61,705

Victoria, VA $61,668

Wylliesburg, VA $61,371

Roanoke, VA $60,178

Wachapreague, VA $62,485

Wardtown, VA $62,364

Wattsville, VA $62,544

Willis Wharf, VA $62,467

Windsor, VA $61,935

Withams, VA $62,495

Norfolk, VA $61,617

Newport News, VA $61,755

Fort Eustis, VA $61,779

Hampton, VA $61,793

Fort Monroe, VA $61,759

Poquoson, VA $61,773

Yorktown, VA $61,846

Lackey, VA $61,871

Seaford, VA $61,796

Portsmouth, VA $61,634

Fort Lee, VA $63,732

Petersburg, VA $63,732

Virginia State University, VA $63,732

Alberta, VA $62,473

Ammon, VA $63,310

Blackstone, VA $62,774

Boykins, VA $61,881

Branchville, VA $61,734

Capron, VA $62,186

Round Hill, VA $66,816

Catharpin, VA $69,319

Delaplane, VA $66,117

Ashburn, VA $69,606

Chantilly, VA $70,339

Gainesville, VA $68,755

Hamilton, VA $67,716

Lincoln, VA $67,650

Sterling, VA $70,453

Haymarket, VA $68,689

Herndon, VA $70,712

Leesburg, VA $68,512

Lovettsville, VA $66,994

Nokesville, VA $68,840

Upperville, VA $66,335

Warrenton, VA $66,577

Reston, VA $71,119

Waterford, VA $67,605

The Plains, VA $67,795

Doswell, VA $63,718

Dutton, VA $62,356

Fork Union, VA $62,366

Foster, VA $62,155

Glen Allen, VA $63,862

Gloucester, VA $62,290

Gloucester Point, VA $61,913

Goochland, VA $63,165

Grimstead, VA $62,311

Gum Spring, VA $63,165

Gwynn, VA $62,311

Hadensville, VA $63,067

Hallieford, VA $62,292

Hanover, VA $63,731

Hardyville, VA $62,477

Hartfield, VA $62,499

Hayes, VA $61,952

Henrico, VA $63,910

Hudgins, VA $62,263

Jamaica, VA $63,040

Jamestown, VA $62,094

Jetersville, VA $62,359

Kents Store, VA $62,506

King And Queen Court House, VA $63,136

King William, VA $63,463

Lanexa, VA $63,038

Lightfoot, VA $62,399

Little Plymouth, VA $63,056

Locust Hill, VA $62,686

Louisa, VA $63,155

Macon, VA $63,227

Maidens, VA $63,406

Manakin Sabot, VA $63,614

Mannboro, VA $63,200

Manquin, VA $63,648

Maryus, VA $61,921

Mascot, VA $62,871

Mathews, VA $62,192

Burgess, VA $63,270

Accomac, VA $62,436

Assawoman, VA $62,461

Atlantic, VA $62,545

Battery Park, VA $61,763

Belle Haven, VA $62,400

Birdsnest, VA $62,282

Bloxom, VA $62,532

Cape Charles, VA $62,197

Capeville, VA $62,209

Carrollton, VA $61,756

Carrsville, VA $62,038

Cheriton, VA $62,203

Chesapeake, VA $61,779

Chincoteague Island, VA $62,585

Wallops Island, VA $62,539

Craddockville, VA $62,410

Davis Wharf, VA $62,397

Eastville, VA $62,227

Exmore, VA $62,373

Franktown, VA $62,303

Greenbackville, VA $62,727

Greenbush, VA $62,548

Hacksneck, VA $62,374

Hallwood, VA $62,515

Harborton, VA $62,527

Horntown, VA $62,621

Oak Hall, VA $62,493

Isle Of Wight, VA $61,895

Jamesville, VA $62,339

Jenkins Bridge, VA $62,525

Keller, VA $62,450

Locustville, VA $62,447

Machipongo, VA $62,273

Mappsville, VA $62,501

Marionville, VA $62,272

Mears, VA $62,469

Melfa, VA $62,458

Modest Town, VA $62,619

Nassawadox, VA $62,337

Nelsonia, VA $62,624

New Church, VA $62,601

Onancock, VA $62,510

Onley, VA $62,441

Oyster, VA $62,217

Painter, VA $62,412

Parksley, VA $62,544

Pungoteague, VA $62,438

Quinby, VA $62,274

Rescue, VA $61,760

Sanford, VA $62,611

Saxis, VA $62,621

Seaview, VA $62,204

Smithfield, VA $61,827

Suffolk, VA $61,799

Tangier, VA $62,776

Tasley, VA $62,575

Temperanceville, VA $62,515

Townsend, VA $62,217

Virginia Beach, VA $62,602

Dulles, VA $71,139

Aldie, VA $68,893

Amissville, VA $65,541

Arcola, VA $69,584

Manassas, VA $69,698

Marshall, VA $66,503

Middleburg, VA $67,725

Catlett, VA $68,043

Centreville, VA $69,979

Clifton, VA $70,569

Orlean, VA $65,904

Paeonian Springs, VA $68,041

Paris, VA $65,904

Philomont, VA $67,525

Purcellville, VA $67,025

Bluemont, VA $66,128

Bristow, VA $69,157

Broad Run, VA $67,927

Calverton, VA $67,773

Casanova, VA $67,886

Rectortown, VA $66,421

Mechanicsville, VA $63,781

Midlothian, VA $63,684

Millers Tavern, VA $63,774

Mineral, VA $63,544

Moon, VA $62,219

Moseley, VA $63,472

New Canton, VA $62,097

New Kent, VA $63,432

New Point, VA $62,062

Newtown, VA $63,969

Norge, VA $62,491

North, VA $62,273

Oilville, VA $63,487

Onemo, VA $62,140

Ordinary, VA $62,005

Port Haywood, VA $62,053

Powhatan, VA $63,277

Providence Forge, VA $63,323

Quinton, VA $63,647

Rockville, VA $63,559

Ruthville, VA $63,192

Saint Stephens Church, VA $63,766

Saluda, VA $62,711

Sandston, VA $63,795

Sandy Hook, VA $63,153

Schley, VA $62,152

Severn, VA $61,954

Shacklefords, VA $62,744

State Farm, VA $63,437

Stevensville, VA $63,285

Studley, VA $63,776

Susan, VA $62,078

Toano, VA $62,686

Topping, VA $62,631

Trevilians, VA $63,115

Richmond, VA $63,927

Urbanna, VA $62,929

Wake, VA $62,536

Walkerton, VA $63,375

Ware Neck, VA $62,177

Water View, VA $62,916

West Point, VA $63,132

White Marsh, VA $62,074

Wicomico, VA $61,964

Williamsburg, VA $62,072

Woods Cross Roads, VA $62,297

Montpelier, VA $63,463

Oakton, VA $71,338

Occoquan, VA $70,813

Quantico, VA $68,459

Springfield, VA $71,973

Triangle, VA $68,954

Vienna, VA $71,972

Woodbridge, VA $70,301

Arlington, VA $72,335

Fort Myer, VA $72,336

Mattaponi, VA $62,897

Dhs, VA $72,336

Fort Valley, VA $62,537

Star Tannery, VA $61,925

Stephens City, VA $64,293

Stephenson, VA $64,336

Toms Brook, VA $62,502

White Post, VA $64,846

Woodstock, VA $61,985

Culpeper, VA $64,032

Aroda, VA $62,464

Banco, VA $62,676

Bealeton, VA $66,293

Boston, VA $63,863

Brandy Station, VA $65,155

Brightwood, VA $62,994

Castleton, VA $64,565

Elkwood, VA $65,070

Etlan, VA $62,849

Goldvein, VA $66,586

Graves Mill, VA $62,379

Haywood, VA $62,978

Hood, VA $61,986

Jeffersonton, VA $65,882

Leon, VA $63,260

Lignum, VA $64,694

Madison, VA $62,374

Midland, VA $66,953

Mitchells, VA $63,522

Oakpark, VA $62,769

Pratts, VA $62,366

Radiant, VA $62,598

Rapidan, VA $63,163

Remington, VA $65,766

Reva, VA $63,330

Richardsville, VA $65,234

Rixeyville, VA $65,065

Rochelle, VA $62,347

Somerville, VA $67,081

Sperryville, VA $63,268

Stevensburg, VA $64,823

Sumerduck, VA $65,784

Syria, VA $62,138

Viewtown, VA $65,108

Washington, VA $64,379

Wolftown, VA $61,991

Woodville, VA $63,893

Harrisonburg, VA $62,244

Basye, VA $61,746

Bergton, VA $61,556

Bridgewater, VA $62,127

Broadway, VA $61,936

Criders, VA $61,666

Dayton, VA $61,915

Edinburg, VA $61,851

Elkton, VA $62,038

Alexandria, VA $72,327

Fredericksburg, VA $65,534

Bowling Green, VA $64,262

Burr Hill, VA $64,270

Callao, VA $63,900

Caret, VA $64,662

Center Cross, VA $63,562

Champlain, VA $64,515

Coles Point, VA $64,756

Colonial Beach, VA $65,120

Corbin, VA $64,717

Dahlgren, VA $67,256

Dogue, VA $65,077

Dunnsville, VA $63,791

Edwardsville, VA $63,352

Farnham, VA $63,539

Garrisonville, VA $67,808

Hague, VA $64,288

Hartwood, VA $65,723

Haynesville, VA $64,235

Heathsville, VA $63,293

Hustle, VA $64,553

Irvington, VA $62,786

Jersey, VA $65,166

Kilmarnock, VA $62,839

King George, VA $66,183

Kinsale, VA $64,164

Ladysmith, VA $63,891

Lancaster, VA $62,992

Laneview, VA $63,146

Lively, VA $63,051

Locust Grove, VA $64,289

Loretto, VA $64,565

Lottsburg, VA $63,781

Merry Point, VA $62,894

Milford, VA $64,026

Mollusk, VA $62,916

Montross, VA $64,708

Morattico, VA $63,243

Mount Holly, VA $64,493

Ninde, VA $66,330

Nuttsville, VA $63,181

Oldhams, VA $64,112

Ophelia, VA $63,303

Partlow, VA $64,446

Port Royal, VA $64,549

Rappahannock Academy, VA $64,561

Reedville, VA $63,256

Rhoadesville, VA $63,682

Rollins Fork, VA $65,118

Fulks Run, VA $61,781

Hinton, VA $61,724

Keezletown, VA $62,025

Lacey Spring, VA $62,056

Linville, VA $62,024

Luray, VA $62,223

Mc Gaheysville, VA $62,096

Mount Crawford, VA $62,098

Mount Jackson, VA $61,895

Mount Solon, VA $61,904

New Market, VA $62,039

Orkney Springs, VA $61,762

Penn Laird, VA $62,124

Quicksburg, VA $61,957

Pleasant Valley, VA $62,091

Shenandoah, VA $62,060

Singers Glen, VA $62,020

Stanley, VA $62,065

Timberville, VA $62,049

Charlottesville, VA $62,160

Afton, VA $61,472

Arrington, VA $60,249

Barboursville, VA $62,402

Batesville, VA $62,012

Covesville, VA $61,477

Crozet, VA $62,042

Dyke, VA $62,011

Ruby, VA $67,484

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	$92,609	$45.0	40%
Software & Networking	$89,302	$43.0	35%
Financial Services	$85,994	$41.0	30%
Biotechnology	$82,687	$40.0	25%
Internet	$79,379	$38.0	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.

$57,176

Average $66,150/year

$76,735

$4,765

Average $5,512/month

$6,395

$1,100

Average $1,272/week

$1,476

$27

Average $32/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,735	$6,395	$1,476	$37
Average	$66,150	$5,512	$1,272	$32
25th Percentile	$57,176	$4,765	$1,100	$27

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