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 $63,950 for beginners, reaching about $94,929 at mid-level, and approach $158,073 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 Virginia

How much does a 3D Artist/Animator make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3D Artist/Animator in Virginia is $66,155 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): $86,369
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,181 to $76,736
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,012

10% $49,012

50% (Median) $66,155

90% $86,369

3D Artist/Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,736	$6,395	$1,476	$37
Average	$66,155	$5,513	$1,272	$32
25th Percentile	$57,181	$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): $63,950
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,331
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,929
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,223
Expert (over 8 years): $158,073

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
3D Artist/Animator	less than 1 year	$63,950
Motion Graphic Design Specialist II	1-2 years	$78,331
Motion Graphic Design Specialist III	2-4 years	$94,929
Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV	5-8 years	$130,223
Motion Graphic Design Specialist V	over 8 years	$158,073

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:

Ivanhoe: $60,840
Lambsburg: $60,969
Laurel Fork: $61,038

Ivanhoe, VA $60,840

Lambsburg, VA $60,969

Laurel Fork, VA $61,038

Marion, VA $60,523

Max Meadows, VA $60,937

Meadowview, VA $59,977

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $60,464

Rocky Gap, VA $60,497

Ruther Glen, VA $63,816

Sealston, VA $65,467

Sharps, VA $63,535

Spotsylvania, VA $64,412

Sparta, VA $64,075

Stafford, VA $67,358

Stratford, VA $64,778

Tappahannock, VA $63,928

Thornburg, VA $64,624

Unionville, VA $63,575

Village, VA $63,848

Warsaw, VA $64,075

Weems, VA $62,817

Sandy Point, VA $64,158

White Stone, VA $62,643

Wicomico Church, VA $63,099

Woodford, VA $64,361

Zacata, VA $64,578

Winchester, VA $64,274

Bentonville, VA $63,723

Berryville, VA $65,201

Boyce, VA $65,320

Brucetown, VA $64,317

Chester Gap, VA $64,940

Clear Brook, VA $63,994

Cross Junction, VA $61,918

Fishers Hill, VA $62,808

Flint Hill, VA $64,588

Front Royal, VA $64,625

Gore, VA $62,265

Hume, VA $65,461

Huntly, VA $64,696

Strasburg, VA $62,563

Linden, VA $65,620

Markham, VA $65,605

Maurertown, VA $61,712

Middletown, VA $63,785

Millwood, VA $65,204

Rileyville, VA $63,010

Earlysville, VA $62,086

Esmont, VA $61,512

Faber, VA $61,239

Fishersville, VA $61,810

Free Union, VA $61,984

Gordonsville, VA $62,633

Greenwood, VA $61,735

Ivy, VA $62,112

Keene, VA $61,760

Keswick, VA $62,235

Locust Dale, VA $62,914

Lovingston, VA $60,582

Lyndhurst, VA $61,039

Montpelier Station, VA $62,649

Nellysford, VA $61,110

North Garden, VA $61,700

Orange, VA $63,261

Palmyra, VA $62,262

Piney River, VA $60,301

Quinque, VA $62,245

Roseland, VA $60,533

Ruckersville, VA $62,219

Schuyler, VA $61,296

Shipman, VA $60,573

Somerset, VA $62,651

Stanardsville, VA $62,038

Troy, VA $62,331

Tyro, VA $60,697

Waynesboro, VA $61,904

White Hall, VA $62,015

Woodberry Forest, VA $62,894

Achilles, VA $61,938

Amelia Court House, VA $63,087

Ark, VA $62,332

Arvonia, VA $61,779

Ashland, VA $63,702

Aylett, VA $63,732

Barhamsville, VA $62,814

Beaumont, VA $63,073

Beaverdam, VA $63,696

Bena, VA $61,920

Bohannon, VA $62,174

Bremo Bluff, VA $62,180

Bruington, VA $63,604

Bumpass, VA $63,600

Cardinal, VA $62,201

Cartersville, VA $62,695

Charles City, VA $63,207

Christchurch, VA $62,691

Church View, VA $62,836

Cobbs Creek, VA $62,374

Columbia, VA $62,532

Crozier, VA $63,493

Cumberland, VA $62,184

Deltaville, VA $62,425

Diggs, VA $62,198

Redwood, VA $60,531

Rich Creek, VA $60,737

Ridgeway, VA $61,161

Riner, VA $60,732

Ripplemead, VA $60,573

Rocky Mount, VA $60,586

Salem, VA $60,290

Sandy Level, VA $60,715

Shawsville, VA $60,476

Spencer, VA $61,146

Staffordsville, VA $60,841

Stanleytown, VA $61,261

Stuart, VA $61,130

Thaxton, VA $60,404

Troutville, VA $60,381

Union Hall, VA $60,596

Vesta, VA $61,052

Villamont, VA $60,374

Vinton, VA $60,261

Wirtz, VA $60,410

Woolwine, VA $61,009

Bristol, VA $58,774

Abingdon, VA $59,646

Andover, VA $59,468

Appalachia, VA $59,468

Bee, VA $60,203

Ben Hur, VA $59,715

Big Stone Gap, VA $58,938

Birchleaf, VA $60,262

Blackwater, VA $59,012

Castlewood, VA $59,184

Cleveland, VA $59,902

Clinchco, VA $60,209

Clintwood, VA $60,141

Coeburn, VA $59,567

Damascus, VA $60,113

Dante, VA $59,906

Davenport, VA $60,320

Dryden, VA $59,131

Duffield, VA $58,631

Dungannon, VA $58,844

East Stone Gap, VA $59,062

Ewing, VA $60,469

Fort Blackmore, VA $58,468

Gate City, VA $58,068

Haysi, VA $60,554

Hiltons, VA $58,206

Honaker, VA $60,237

Jonesville, VA $59,860

Keokee, VA $59,306

Lebanon, VA $59,670

Mc Clure, VA $59,918

Mendota, VA $58,792

Nickelsville, VA $58,546

Nora, VA $59,760

Norton, VA $59,532

Pennington Gap, VA $59,292

Pound, VA $59,778

Rosedale, VA $60,171

Rose Hill, VA $60,364

Saint Charles, VA $59,640

Saint Paul, VA $59,562

Weber City, VA $57,891

Whitetop, VA $60,349

Wise, VA $59,692

Pulaski, VA $60,996

Atkins, VA $60,481

Austinville, VA $60,970

Barren Springs, VA $61,022

Bastian, VA $60,490

Bland, VA $60,632

Broadford, VA $60,427

Cana, VA $61,063

Ceres, VA $60,432

Chilhowie, VA $60,412

Cripple Creek, VA $60,685

Crockett, VA $60,670

Draper, VA $60,946

Dugspur, VA $60,990

Elk Creek, VA $60,642

Emory, VA $60,241

Fancy Gap, VA $61,011

Fries, VA $60,846

Galax, VA $60,945

Glade Spring, VA $60,121

Rural Retreat, VA $60,594

Saltville, VA $60,438

Speedwell, VA $60,633

Sugar Grove, VA $60,496

Tannersville, VA $60,391

Troutdale, VA $60,453

Willis, VA $60,958

Woodlawn, VA $60,983

Wytheville, VA $60,811

Staunton, VA $61,829

Augusta Springs, VA $61,567

Bacova, VA $61,278

Blue Grass, VA $61,302

Brownsburg, VA $60,937

Buena Vista, VA $60,437

Churchville, VA $62,001

Clifton Forge, VA $61,071

Covington, VA $60,740

Craigsville, VA $61,574

Crimora, VA $62,065

Deerfield, VA $61,622

Doe Hill, VA $61,570

Fairfield, VA $60,847

Fort Defiance, VA $62,110

Glen Wilton, VA $60,839

Goshen, VA $61,309

Greenville, VA $61,271

Grottoes, VA $62,122

Head Waters, VA $61,672

Hot Springs, VA $61,107

Iron Gate, VA $61,176

Lexington, VA $60,954

Low Moor, VA $61,033

Mc Dowell, VA $61,594

Middlebrook, VA $61,286

Millboro, VA $61,334

Mint Spring, VA $61,594

Montebello, VA $60,728

Monterey, VA $61,417

Mount Sidney, VA $62,137

Mustoe, VA $61,519

New Hope, VA $62,101

Port Republic, VA $62,088

Raphine, VA $61,010

Rockbridge Baths, VA $61,071

Selma, VA $61,093

Steeles Tavern, VA $61,136

Stuarts Draft, VA $61,364

Swoope, VA $61,720

Verona, VA $62,138

Vesuvius, VA $60,591

Warm Springs, VA $61,297

West Augusta, VA $61,756

Weyers Cave, VA $62,153

Williamsville, VA $61,628

Lynchburg, VA $59,533

Altavista, VA $60,098

Alton, VA $61,411

Amherst, VA $59,937

Appomattox, VA $60,045

Bedford, VA $60,412

Big Island, VA $60,081

Blairs, VA $61,396

Brookneal, VA $60,335

Buffalo Junction, VA $61,605

Callands, VA $61,099

Chatham, VA $61,149

Clifford, VA $60,029

Clover, VA $61,261

Cluster Springs, VA $61,602

Coleman Falls, VA $59,779

Concord, VA $59,615

Crystal Hill, VA $61,166

Danville, VA $61,445

Hillsville, VA $61,063

Carson, VA $63,416

Hiwassee, VA $60,863

Independence, VA $60,651

Annandale, VA $72,166

Burke, VA $71,490

Dumfries, VA $69,397

Dunn Loring, VA $72,258

Fairfax, VA $71,179

Fairfax Station, VA $70,986

Falls Church, VA $72,321

Fort Belvoir, VA $71,447

Great Falls, VA $71,182

Greenway, VA $72,320

Lorton, VA $71,044

Merrifield, VA $72,092

Mc Lean, VA $72,314

West Mclean, VA $72,320

Mount Vernon, VA $71,715

Newington, VA $71,550

Dry Fork, VA $61,277

Brooke, VA $66,868

Evington, VA $59,863

Forest, VA $59,746

Gladstone, VA $60,097

Gladys, VA $60,098

Glasgow, VA $60,483

Goode, VA $59,944

Gretna, VA $60,714

Halifax, VA $61,393

Howardsville, VA $61,295

Hurt, VA $60,374

Java, VA $61,079

Ararat, VA $61,048

Axton, VA $61,237

Bassett, VA $61,193

Belspring, VA $60,875

Bent Mountain, VA $60,358

Blacksburg, VA $60,588

Blue Ridge, VA $60,338

Boones Mill, VA $60,316

Buchanan, VA $60,542

Callaway, VA $60,473

Christiansburg, VA $60,594

Cascade, VA $61,184

Catawba, VA $60,439

Check, VA $60,567

Claudville, VA $61,012

Cloverdale, VA $60,226

Collinsville, VA $61,396

Copper Hill, VA $60,487

Critz, VA $61,110

Daleville, VA $60,287

Dublin, VA $60,907

Eagle Rock, VA $60,716

Eggleston, VA $60,785

Elliston, VA $60,425

Ferrum, VA $60,812

Fieldale, VA $61,308

Fincastle, VA $60,475

Floyd, VA $60,816

Glade Hill, VA $60,546

Glen Lyn, VA $60,591

Goodview, VA $60,331

Hardy, VA $60,307

Henry, VA $60,903

Huddleston, VA $60,531

Keeling, VA $61,335

Chester, VA $63,714

Chesterfield, VA $63,676

Church Road, VA $63,466

Colonial Heights, VA $63,740

Courtland, VA $62,208

Dendron, VA $62,395

Dewitt, VA $63,263

Dinwiddie, VA $63,436

Disputanta, VA $63,487

Dolphin, VA $62,568

Drewryville, VA $62,072

Ebony, VA $61,644

Elberon, VA $62,138

Emporia, VA $62,212

Ford, VA $63,319

Franklin, VA $62,017

Freeman, VA $62,554

Gasburg, VA $61,777

Hopewell, VA $63,609

Ivor, VA $62,117

Jarratt, VA $62,750

Lawrenceville, VA $62,336

Mc Kenney, VA $63,097

Meredithville, VA $62,246

Newsoms, VA $61,812

Prince George, VA $63,669

Rawlings, VA $62,854

Sedley, VA $62,292

Skippers, VA $61,964

Spring Grove, VA $62,733

Stony Creek, VA $63,094

Surry, VA $61,986

Sussex, VA $62,952

Sutherland, VA $63,616

Valentines, VA $61,835

Wakefield, VA $62,371

Warfield, VA $62,905

Waverly, VA $62,862

White Plains, VA $61,800

Wilsons, VA $63,131

Yale, VA $62,697

Zuni, VA $62,093

Claremont, VA $62,817

Farmville, VA $61,639

Baskerville, VA $61,538

Indian Valley, VA $60,905

Mc Coy, VA $60,773

Martinsville, VA $61,295

Meadows Of Dan, VA $61,068

Moneta, VA $60,431

Montvale, VA $60,431

Narrows, VA $60,774

Newbern, VA $60,827

New Castle, VA $60,479

Newport, VA $60,617

New River, VA $60,994

Oriskany, VA $60,596

Paint Bank, VA $60,501

Parrott, VA $60,802

Patrick Springs, VA $61,180

Pearisburg, VA $60,834

Pembroke, VA $60,833

Penhook, VA $60,747

Pilot, VA $60,615

Pittsville, VA $60,716

Radford, VA $60,926

Long Island, VA $60,326

Lowry, VA $60,058

Lynch Station, VA $60,333

Madison Heights, VA $59,534

Monroe, VA $59,831

Naruna, VA $60,144

Nathalie, VA $60,871

Natural Bridge, VA $60,674

Natural Bridge Station, VA $60,412

Nelson, VA $61,696

Norwood, VA $60,328

Ringgold, VA $61,358

Rustburg, VA $59,671

Scottsburg, VA $61,477

Scottsville, VA $61,809

South Boston, VA $61,530

Spout Spring, VA $59,781

Sutherlin, VA $61,363

Sweet Briar, VA $59,710

Vernon Hill, VA $61,291

Virgilina, VA $61,549

Wingina, VA $60,685

Amonate, VA $60,550

Bandy, VA $60,418

Big Rock, VA $60,746

Bishop, VA $60,423

Bluefield, VA $60,610

Boissevain, VA $60,462

Breaks, VA $60,647

Burkes Garden, VA $60,485

Cedar Bluff, VA $60,574

Doran, VA $60,823

Falls Mills, VA $60,462

Grundy, VA $60,848

Horsepen, VA $60,447

Hurley, VA $60,535

Jewell Ridge, VA $60,574

Keen Mountain, VA $60,810

Mavisdale, VA $60,580

Maxie, VA $60,758

North Tazewell, VA $60,565

Oakwood, VA $60,845

Pilgrims Knob, VA $60,679

Pocahontas, VA $60,481

Pounding Mill, VA $60,659

Raven, VA $60,794

Red Ash, VA $60,850

Richlands, VA $60,816

Rowe, VA $60,602

Shortt Gap, VA $60,737

Swords Creek, VA $60,584

Tazewell, VA $60,469

Vansant, VA $60,586

Whitewood, VA $60,593

Wolford, VA $60,603

Boydton, VA $61,670

Bracey, VA $61,827

Brodnax, VA $62,066

Buckingham, VA $60,979

Burkeville, VA $61,923

Charlotte Court House, VA $61,036

Chase City, VA $61,352

Clarksville, VA $61,779

Crewe, VA $62,317

Cullen, VA $60,854

Dillwyn, VA $61,588

Drakes Branch, VA $61,345

Dundas, VA $62,258

Evergreen, VA $60,104

Fort Mitchell, VA $61,344

Green Bay, VA $61,581

Hampden Sydney, VA $61,732

Kenbridge, VA $61,925

Keysville, VA $61,339

La Crosse, VA $61,733

Lunenburg, VA $61,456

Meherrin, VA $61,462

Nottoway, VA $62,222

Pamplin, VA $60,650

Phenix, VA $60,376

Prospect, VA $61,031

Randolph, VA $61,135

Red House, VA $60,199

Red Oak, VA $61,431

Rice, VA $62,001

Saxe, VA $61,298

Skipwith, VA $61,474

South Hill, VA $61,710

Victoria, VA $61,672

Wylliesburg, VA $61,376

Roanoke, VA $60,183

Wachapreague, VA $62,490

Wardtown, VA $62,369

Wattsville, VA $62,549

Willis Wharf, VA $62,472

Windsor, VA $61,940

Withams, VA $62,499

Norfolk, VA $61,622

Newport News, VA $61,760

Fort Eustis, VA $61,784

Hampton, VA $61,798

Fort Monroe, VA $61,764

Poquoson, VA $61,777

Yorktown, VA $61,850

Lackey, VA $61,875

Seaford, VA $61,800

Portsmouth, VA $61,639

Fort Lee, VA $63,737

Petersburg, VA $63,737

Virginia State University, VA $63,737

Alberta, VA $62,478

Ammon, VA $63,315

Blackstone, VA $62,779

Boykins, VA $61,886

Branchville, VA $61,739

Capron, VA $62,191

Round Hill, VA $66,821

Catharpin, VA $69,324

Delaplane, VA $66,122

Ashburn, VA $69,612

Chantilly, VA $70,344

Gainesville, VA $68,760

Hamilton, VA $67,721

Lincoln, VA $67,655

Sterling, VA $70,458

Haymarket, VA $68,694

Herndon, VA $70,718

Leesburg, VA $68,518

Lovettsville, VA $66,999

Nokesville, VA $68,845

Upperville, VA $66,341

Warrenton, VA $66,582

Reston, VA $71,124

Waterford, VA $67,610

The Plains, VA $67,800

Doswell, VA $63,723

Dutton, VA $62,361

Fork Union, VA $62,371

Foster, VA $62,160

Glen Allen, VA $63,867

Gloucester, VA $62,294

Gloucester Point, VA $61,917

Goochland, VA $63,170

Grimstead, VA $62,316

Gum Spring, VA $63,170

Gwynn, VA $62,315

Hadensville, VA $63,072

Hallieford, VA $62,297

Hanover, VA $63,736

Hardyville, VA $62,482

Hartfield, VA $62,504

Hayes, VA $61,957

Henrico, VA $63,914

Hudgins, VA $62,268

Jamaica, VA $63,045

Jamestown, VA $62,099

Jetersville, VA $62,364

Kents Store, VA $62,511

King And Queen Court House, VA $63,141

King William, VA $63,468

Lanexa, VA $63,043

Lightfoot, VA $62,403

Little Plymouth, VA $63,061

Locust Hill, VA $62,691

Louisa, VA $63,160

Macon, VA $63,232

Maidens, VA $63,411

Manakin Sabot, VA $63,619

Mannboro, VA $63,205

Manquin, VA $63,653

Maryus, VA $61,926

Mascot, VA $62,876

Mathews, VA $62,197

Burgess, VA $63,275

Accomac, VA $62,441

Assawoman, VA $62,466

Atlantic, VA $62,550

Battery Park, VA $61,768

Belle Haven, VA $62,405

Birdsnest, VA $62,287

Bloxom, VA $62,537

Cape Charles, VA $62,202

Capeville, VA $62,214

Carrollton, VA $61,761

Carrsville, VA $62,043

Cheriton, VA $62,208

Chesapeake, VA $61,784

Chincoteague Island, VA $62,590

Wallops Island, VA $62,544

Craddockville, VA $62,415

Davis Wharf, VA $62,402

Eastville, VA $62,231

Exmore, VA $62,378

Franktown, VA $62,308

Greenbackville, VA $62,732

Greenbush, VA $62,553

Hacksneck, VA $62,379

Hallwood, VA $62,520

Harborton, VA $62,532

Horntown, VA $62,626

Oak Hall, VA $62,497

Isle Of Wight, VA $61,900

Jamesville, VA $62,344

Jenkins Bridge, VA $62,530

Keller, VA $62,455

Locustville, VA $62,452

Machipongo, VA $62,277

Mappsville, VA $62,506

Marionville, VA $62,277

Mears, VA $62,474

Melfa, VA $62,463

Modest Town, VA $62,624

Nassawadox, VA $62,342

Nelsonia, VA $62,629

New Church, VA $62,606

Onancock, VA $62,515

Onley, VA $62,446

Oyster, VA $62,222

Painter, VA $62,417

Parksley, VA $62,549

Pungoteague, VA $62,443

Quinby, VA $62,279

Rescue, VA $61,765

Sanford, VA $62,616

Saxis, VA $62,626

Seaview, VA $62,209

Smithfield, VA $61,832

Suffolk, VA $61,804

Tangier, VA $62,781

Tasley, VA $62,580

Temperanceville, VA $62,520

Townsend, VA $62,222

Virginia Beach, VA $62,607

Dulles, VA $71,144

Aldie, VA $68,899

Amissville, VA $65,546

Arcola, VA $69,589

Manassas, VA $69,703

Marshall, VA $66,508

Middleburg, VA $67,731

Catlett, VA $68,049

Centreville, VA $69,985

Clifton, VA $70,575

Orlean, VA $65,909

Paeonian Springs, VA $68,046

Paris, VA $65,909

Philomont, VA $67,530

Purcellville, VA $67,030

Bluemont, VA $66,133

Bristow, VA $69,163

Broad Run, VA $67,932

Calverton, VA $67,778

Casanova, VA $67,892

Rectortown, VA $66,426

Mechanicsville, VA $63,786

Midlothian, VA $63,689

Millers Tavern, VA $63,778

Mineral, VA $63,549

Moon, VA $62,223

Moseley, VA $63,477

New Canton, VA $62,102

New Kent, VA $63,437

New Point, VA $62,067

Newtown, VA $63,974

Norge, VA $62,495

North, VA $62,278

Oilville, VA $63,492

Onemo, VA $62,145

Ordinary, VA $62,010

Port Haywood, VA $62,058

Powhatan, VA $63,282

Providence Forge, VA $63,328

Quinton, VA $63,652

Rockville, VA $63,564

Ruthville, VA $63,197

Saint Stephens Church, VA $63,771

Saluda, VA $62,716

Sandston, VA $63,800

Sandy Hook, VA $63,158

Schley, VA $62,157

Severn, VA $61,959

Shacklefords, VA $62,749

State Farm, VA $63,441

Stevensville, VA $63,290

Studley, VA $63,781

Susan, VA $62,083

Toano, VA $62,691

Topping, VA $62,635

Trevilians, VA $63,120

Richmond, VA $63,932

Urbanna, VA $62,934

Wake, VA $62,541

Walkerton, VA $63,380

Ware Neck, VA $62,182

Water View, VA $62,921

West Point, VA $63,137

White Marsh, VA $62,079

Wicomico, VA $61,969

Williamsburg, VA $62,076

Woods Cross Roads, VA $62,302

Montpelier, VA $63,468

Oakton, VA $71,344

Occoquan, VA $70,818

Quantico, VA $68,464

Springfield, VA $71,979

Triangle, VA $68,960

Vienna, VA $71,978

Woodbridge, VA $70,307

Arlington, VA $72,340

Fort Myer, VA $72,342

Mattaponi, VA $62,901

Dhs, VA $72,341

Fort Valley, VA $62,541

Star Tannery, VA $61,930

Stephens City, VA $64,298

Stephenson, VA $64,341

Toms Brook, VA $62,507

White Post, VA $64,851

Woodstock, VA $61,990

Culpeper, VA $64,037

Aroda, VA $62,469

Banco, VA $62,681

Bealeton, VA $66,298

Boston, VA $63,868

Brandy Station, VA $65,160

Brightwood, VA $62,999

Castleton, VA $64,570

Elkwood, VA $65,075

Etlan, VA $62,854

Goldvein, VA $66,591

Graves Mill, VA $62,384

Haywood, VA $62,983

Hood, VA $61,991

Jeffersonton, VA $65,887

Leon, VA $63,265

Lignum, VA $64,699

Madison, VA $62,379

Midland, VA $66,958

Mitchells, VA $63,527

Oakpark, VA $62,774

Pratts, VA $62,371

Radiant, VA $62,603

Rapidan, VA $63,168

Remington, VA $65,771

Reva, VA $63,335

Richardsville, VA $65,239

Rixeyville, VA $65,070

Rochelle, VA $62,352

Somerville, VA $67,086

Sperryville, VA $63,273

Stevensburg, VA $64,828

Sumerduck, VA $65,789

Syria, VA $62,143

Viewtown, VA $65,113

Washington, VA $64,384

Wolftown, VA $61,996

Woodville, VA $63,898

Harrisonburg, VA $62,248

Basye, VA $61,751

Bergton, VA $61,561

Bridgewater, VA $62,132

Broadway, VA $61,940

Criders, VA $61,671

Dayton, VA $61,919

Edinburg, VA $61,856

Elkton, VA $62,043

Alexandria, VA $72,333

Fredericksburg, VA $65,539

Bowling Green, VA $64,267

Burr Hill, VA $64,275

Callao, VA $63,905

Caret, VA $64,667

Center Cross, VA $63,567

Champlain, VA $64,520

Coles Point, VA $64,761

Colonial Beach, VA $65,125

Corbin, VA $64,723

Dahlgren, VA $67,261

Dogue, VA $65,082

Dunnsville, VA $63,796

Edwardsville, VA $63,357

Farnham, VA $63,544

Garrisonville, VA $67,813

Hague, VA $64,293

Hartwood, VA $65,728

Haynesville, VA $64,240

Heathsville, VA $63,298

Hustle, VA $64,558

Irvington, VA $62,790

Jersey, VA $65,171

Kilmarnock, VA $62,844

King George, VA $66,188

Kinsale, VA $64,169

Ladysmith, VA $63,896

Lancaster, VA $62,997

Laneview, VA $63,150

Lively, VA $63,056

Locust Grove, VA $64,294

Loretto, VA $64,570

Lottsburg, VA $63,786

Merry Point, VA $62,899

Milford, VA $64,031

Mollusk, VA $62,921

Montross, VA $64,713

Morattico, VA $63,248

Mount Holly, VA $64,498

Ninde, VA $66,335

Nuttsville, VA $63,186

Oldhams, VA $64,117

Ophelia, VA $63,308

Partlow, VA $64,451

Port Royal, VA $64,554

Rappahannock Academy, VA $64,566

Reedville, VA $63,261

Rhoadesville, VA $63,687

Rollins Fork, VA $65,123

Fulks Run, VA $61,786

Hinton, VA $61,729

Keezletown, VA $62,030

Lacey Spring, VA $62,061

Linville, VA $62,028

Luray, VA $62,227

Mc Gaheysville, VA $62,101

Mount Crawford, VA $62,103

Mount Jackson, VA $61,900

Mount Solon, VA $61,909

New Market, VA $62,043

Orkney Springs, VA $61,767

Penn Laird, VA $62,129

Quicksburg, VA $61,962

Pleasant Valley, VA $62,095

Shenandoah, VA $62,065

Singers Glen, VA $62,024

Stanley, VA $62,070

Timberville, VA $62,054

Charlottesville, VA $62,165

Afton, VA $61,477

Arrington, VA $60,254

Barboursville, VA $62,407

Batesville, VA $62,017

Covesville, VA $61,482

Crozet, VA $62,047

Dyke, VA $62,016

Ruby, VA $67,489

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	$92,617	$45.0	40%
Software & Networking	$89,309	$43.0	35%
Financial Services	$86,001	$41.0	30%
Biotechnology	$82,693	$40.0	25%
Internet	$79,386	$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.

$57,181

Average $66,155/year

$76,736

$4,765

Average $5,513/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	$76,736	$6,395	$1,476	$37
Average	$66,155	$5,513	$1,272	$32
25th Percentile	$57,181	$4,765	$1,100	$27

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