What are the main factors that influence a 3D Technical 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 Technical Animator?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for 3D Technical Animator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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

A 3D Technical Animator's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,221 for beginners, reaching about $105,943 at mid-level, and approach $117,571 for experts.

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

3D Technical Animator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 3D Technical Animator roles are District of Columbia $88,280, California $87,945, Massachusetts $86,773. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for 3D Technical Animator level roles vary by specialization: 3D Animator V: $157,000; 3D Animator IV: $129,300; 3D Animator III: $94,300; 3d Animator: $90,345; 3D Animator II: $77,800.

3D Technical Animator Salary in New Jersey

How much does a 3D Technical Animator make in New Jersey? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3D Technical Animator in New Jersey is $86,422 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,011
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,663 to $96,152
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,688

10% $69,688

50% (Median) $86,422

90% $105,011

3D Technical Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,152	$8,013	$1,849	$46
Average	$86,422	$7,202	$1,662	$42
25th Percentile	$77,663	$6,472	$1,494	$37

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Key Factors That Influence 3D Technical Animator Salaries

A 3D Technical 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 Technical Animator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3D Technical 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): $70,221
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,395
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,943
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,263
Expert (over 8 years): $117,571

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Technical Writer I	less than 1 year	$70,221
3D Technical Animator	1-2 years	$84,395
Technical Writer III	2-4 years	$105,943
Technical Writer IV	5-8 years	$124,263
Technical Writing Supervisor	over 8 years	$117,571

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

District of Columbia: $88,280.
California: $87,945.
Massachusetts: $86,773.

District of Columbia $88,280 California $87,945 Massachusetts $86,773 Washington $86,454 New Jersey $86,422 Alaska $86,310 Connecticut $85,210 New York $84,763

Hawaii $83,336 Rhode Island $82,666 Maryland $82,212 Minnesota $81,590 Colorado $81,351 Illinois $81,271 Oregon $80,968 Delaware $80,745

New Hampshire $80,605 Virginia $80,290 Pennsylvania $79,374 Nevada $78,911 North Dakota $78,760 Michigan $78,520 Wisconsin $78,433 Vermont $78,257

Texas $77,771 Maine $77,739 Arizona $77,691 Ohio $77,635 Georgia $76,902 Indiana $76,535 Wyoming $76,463 Utah $76,352

Iowa $76,304 Kansas $75,921 Louisiana $75,809 North Carolina $75,770 Missouri $75,754 Florida $75,443 Montana $75,275 Nebraska $75,116

Kentucky $75,028 South Carolina $74,709 Tennessee $74,510 Idaho $74,430 New Mexico $73,848 Oklahoma $73,720 Alabama $73,250 South Dakota $72,461

Arkansas $72,030 West Virginia $71,799 Mississippi $71,105

Top Paying Cities for 3D Technical 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:

Maywood: $90,547
Teterboro: $90,582
Alpine: $90,546

Maywood, NJ $90,547

Teterboro, NJ $90,582

Alpine, NJ $90,546

Bergenfield, NJ $90,600

Closter, NJ $90,604

Cresskill, NJ $90,602

Demarest, NJ $90,601

Dumont, NJ $90,629

Emerson, NJ $90,663

Englewood, NJ $90,595

Englewood Cliffs, NJ $90,629

Harrington Park, NJ $90,616

Haworth, NJ $90,642

Hillsdale, NJ $90,648

Little Ferry, NJ $90,623

Lodi, NJ $90,558

Montvale, NJ $90,580

New Milford, NJ $90,638

Northvale, NJ $90,552

Norwood, NJ $90,581

Oradell, NJ $90,675

Palisades Park, NJ $90,686

Paramus, NJ $90,687

Park Ridge, NJ $90,609

Ridgefield, NJ $90,779

Ridgefield Park, NJ $90,589

River Edge, NJ $90,643

Rochelle Park, NJ $90,575

Saddle Brook, NJ $90,586

Teaneck, NJ $90,551

Tenafly, NJ $90,597

Clementon, NJ $83,174

Columbus, NJ $85,715

Deepwater, NJ $80,675

Ewan, NJ $82,236

Gibbsboro, NJ $83,263

Gibbstown, NJ $82,674

Glassboro, NJ $82,585

Glendora, NJ $83,200

Gloucester City, NJ $83,179

Bellmawr, NJ $83,186

Grenloch, NJ $83,023

Haddonfield, NJ $83,239

Haddon Heights, NJ $83,205

Hainesport, NJ $84,440

Hammonton, NJ $82,897

Hancocks Bridge, NJ $81,267

Harrisonville, NJ $81,762

Jobstown, NJ $85,570

Juliustown, NJ $85,427

Voorhees, NJ $83,315

Lawnside, NJ $83,252

Willingboro, NJ $84,513

Lumberton, NJ $84,437

Magnolia, NJ $83,235

Manahawkin, NJ $83,933

Mantua, NJ $82,906

Maple Shade, NJ $83,408

Marlton, NJ $83,488

Mount Laurel, NJ $83,885

Medford, NJ $83,835

Mickleton, NJ $82,561

Moorestown, NJ $83,778

Mount Ephraim, NJ $83,188

Mount Holly, NJ $84,924

Mount Royal, NJ $82,918

Mullica Hill, NJ $82,328

National Park, NJ $83,154

New Lisbon, NJ $84,913

Palmyra, NJ $83,345

Paulsboro, NJ $83,025

Pedricktown, NJ $80,867

Pemberton, NJ $84,992

Penns Grove, NJ $80,724

Pennsville, NJ $80,770

Pitman, NJ $82,725

Quinton, NJ $81,270

Rancocas, NJ $84,492

Richwood, NJ $82,573

Riverside, NJ $84,045

Riverton, NJ $83,502

Runnemede, NJ $83,196

Salem, NJ $81,207

Sewell, NJ $82,868

Sicklerville, NJ $82,935

Somerdale, NJ $83,225

Stratford, NJ $83,210

Swedesboro, NJ $81,584

Thorofare, NJ $83,134

Tuckerton, NJ $83,482

Vincentown, NJ $84,033

Waterford Works, NJ $83,060

Wenonah, NJ $83,026

West Berlin, NJ $83,267

West Creek, NJ $83,750

Westville, NJ $83,169

Williamstown, NJ $82,745

Winslow, NJ $82,838

West Deptford, NJ $83,136

Westwood, NJ $90,626

Woodbury Heights, NJ $83,090

Township Of Washington, NJ $90,670

Woodcliff Lake, NJ $90,628

Red Bank, NJ $88,441

Shrewsbury, NJ $88,107

Fort Monmouth, NJ $87,989

Fair Haven, NJ $88,547

Adelphia, NJ $87,143

Allenhurst, NJ $87,183

Asbury Park, NJ $87,397

Belmar, NJ $86,587

Atlantic Highlands, NJ $89,026

Avon By The Sea, NJ $86,768

Belford, NJ $89,083

Bradley Beach, NJ $86,888

Cliffwood, NJ $89,332

Colts Neck, NJ $87,936

Deal, NJ $87,324

Eatontown, NJ $87,904

Englishtown, NJ $88,024

Farmingdale, NJ $87,135

Freehold, NJ $87,328

Hazlet, NJ $89,144

Howell, NJ $86,565

Highlands, NJ $89,454

Holmdel, NJ $88,748

Keansburg, NJ $89,206

Keyport, NJ $89,419

Leonardo, NJ $89,004

Lincroft, NJ $88,359

Little Silver, NJ $88,267

Long Branch, NJ $87,840

Marlboro, NJ $88,339

Matawan, NJ $89,180

Middletown, NJ $88,825

Monmouth Beach, NJ $88,311

Morganville, NJ $88,698

Navesink, NJ $88,762

Neptune, NJ $87,115

Oakhurst, NJ $87,457

Ocean Grove, NJ $86,962

Oceanport, NJ $88,051

Port Monmouth, NJ $89,182

Rumson, NJ $88,713

Spring Lake, NJ $86,466

Tennent, NJ $88,066

West Long Branch, NJ $87,728

Wickatunk, NJ $88,604

Dover, NJ $88,359

Mine Hill, NJ $88,079

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ $88,562

Allamuchy, NJ $86,537

Andover, NJ $86,535

Augusta, NJ $86,309

Belvidere, NJ $84,530

Blairstown, NJ $84,669

Branchville, NJ $85,111

Montague, NJ $85,058

Budd Lake, NJ $87,161

Woodstown, NJ $81,420

Camden, NJ $83,183

Audubon, NJ $83,199

Oaklyn, NJ $83,191

Collingswood, NJ $83,206

Merchantville, NJ $83,236

Pennsauken, NJ $83,234

Absecon, NJ $83,785

Avalon, NJ $82,491

Brigantine, NJ $83,803

Cape May, NJ $81,980

Cape May Court House, NJ $82,304

Cape May Point, NJ $81,856

Cologne, NJ $83,418

Dennisville, NJ $82,513

Egg Harbor City, NJ $83,221

Elwood, NJ $82,914

Goshen, NJ $82,187

Green Creek, NJ $82,151

Middlesex, NJ $89,244

Milford, NJ $83,898

Milltown, NJ $89,436

Monmouth Junction, NJ $88,855

Neshanic Station, NJ $89,147

Piscataway, NJ $89,421

Old Bridge, NJ $89,016

Oldwick, NJ $89,047

Parlin, NJ $89,378

Perth Amboy, NJ $89,295

Fords, NJ $89,256

Phillipsburg, NJ $83,083

Pittstown, NJ $86,851

Quakertown, NJ $87,312

Raritan, NJ $89,189

Readington, NJ $89,169

Sayreville, NJ $89,379

Somerset, NJ $89,189

Somerville, NJ $89,185

South Amboy, NJ $89,376

South Bound Brook, NJ $89,348

South River, NJ $89,414

Spotswood, NJ $89,244

Stanton, NJ $88,978

Stewartsville, NJ $83,879

Three Bridges, NJ $88,981

Whitehouse, NJ $89,106

Whitehouse Station, NJ $89,124

Zarephath, NJ $89,238

New Brunswick, NJ $89,444

North Brunswick, NJ $89,417

Highland Park, NJ $89,441

Elizabeth, NJ $89,911

Roselle, NJ $89,622

Roselle Park, NJ $89,697

Hillside, NJ $89,854

Elizabethport, NJ $89,905

Allendale, NJ $90,602

Bloomingdale, NJ $89,815

Butler, NJ $89,706

Elmwood Park, NJ $90,604

Fair Lawn, NJ $90,656

Franklin, NJ $87,395

Franklin Lakes, NJ $90,562

Glenwood, NJ $87,075

Hamburg, NJ $87,220

Haskell, NJ $89,987

Hewitt, NJ $88,487

Highland Lakes, NJ $87,927

Ho Ho Kus, NJ $90,656

Little Falls, NJ $90,570

Mc Afee, NJ $86,988

Mahwah, NJ $90,233

Midland Park, NJ $90,633

Newfoundland, NJ $88,931

Oakland, NJ $90,395

Oak Ridge, NJ $88,399

Ogdensburg, NJ $87,495

Pequannock, NJ $90,476

Pompton Lakes, NJ $90,271

Pompton Plains, NJ $90,344

Ramsey, NJ $90,559

Ridgewood, NJ $90,662

Glen Rock, NJ $90,660

Ringwood, NJ $89,681

Riverdale, NJ $90,103

Saddle River, NJ $90,597

Stockholm, NJ $88,085

Sussex, NJ $86,222

Vernon, NJ $87,331

Waldwick, NJ $90,629

Wanaque, NJ $89,920

Wayne, NJ $90,539

West Milford, NJ $89,059

Wyckoff, NJ $90,608

Paterson, NJ $90,597

Hawthorne, NJ $90,627

Haledon, NJ $90,601

Totowa, NJ $90,558

Hackensack, NJ $90,536

Bogota, NJ $90,542

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ $90,565

Leonia, NJ $90,618

Buttzville, NJ $84,628

South Hackensack, NJ $90,546

Hillsborough, NJ $89,177

Leeds Point, NJ $83,612

Califon, NJ $88,386

Changewater, NJ $86,514

Columbia, NJ $84,016

Delaware, NJ $84,225

Denville, NJ $89,040

Flanders, NJ $87,733

Glasser, NJ $87,638

Great Meadows, NJ $85,949

Greendell, NJ $86,087

Hackettstown, NJ $86,849

Hibernia, NJ $88,848

Hopatcong, NJ $87,447

Hope, NJ $85,188

Ironia, NJ $88,393

Johnsonburg, NJ $85,704

Kenvil, NJ $87,903

Lafayette, NJ $86,758

Lake Hopatcong, NJ $87,829

Landing, NJ $87,474

Layton, NJ $84,499

Ledgewood, NJ $87,505

Long Valley, NJ $87,825

Middleville, NJ $84,945

Mount Arlington, NJ $87,765

Netcong, NJ $87,291

Newton, NJ $85,847

Oxford, NJ $85,976

Port Murray, NJ $86,758

Rockaway, NJ $88,934

Randolph, NJ $88,332

Schooleys Mountain, NJ $87,401

Sparta, NJ $87,433

Stanhope, NJ $87,001

Stillwater, NJ $85,302

Succasunna, NJ $87,855

Swartswood, NJ $85,361

Mount Tabor, NJ $89,112

Tranquility, NJ $86,336

Vienna, NJ $86,321

Wallpack Center, NJ $83,604

Washington, NJ $85,445

Wharton, NJ $88,048

Summit, NJ $89,773

Basking Ridge, NJ $89,239

Bedminster, NJ $89,207

Berkeley Heights, NJ $89,532

Bernardsville, NJ $88,980

Brookside, NJ $88,423

Cedar Knolls, NJ $89,383

Chatham, NJ $89,579

Chester, NJ $88,421

Far Hills, NJ $89,310

Florham Park, NJ $89,920

Gillette, NJ $89,360

Gladstone, NJ $88,892

Green Village, NJ $89,324

East Hanover, NJ $90,135

Liberty Corner, NJ $89,267

Lyons, NJ $89,330

Madison, NJ $89,666

Mendham, NJ $88,554

Millington, NJ $89,126

Morris Plains, NJ $89,132

Morristown, NJ $88,989

Convent Station, NJ $89,567

Mount Freedom, NJ $88,412

New Providence, NJ $89,602

New Vernon, NJ $89,123

Peapack, NJ $89,069

Pluckemin, NJ $89,208

Pottersville, NJ $88,851

Stirling, NJ $89,200

Whippany, NJ $89,632

Alloway, NJ $81,567

Cherry Hill, NJ $83,280

Atco, NJ $83,253

Barnegat, NJ $83,951

Barnegat Light, NJ $83,995

Barrington, NJ $83,218

Beach Haven, NJ $83,752

Berlin, NJ $83,113

Beverly, NJ $84,499

Birmingham, NJ $84,964

Blackwood, NJ $83,036

Bridgeport, NJ $81,646

Browns Mills, NJ $84,986

Burlington, NJ $85,299

Cedar Brook, NJ $82,973

Chatsworth, NJ $83,704

Clarksboro, NJ $82,826

Roosevelt, NJ $86,903

Rosemont, NJ $85,660

Sergeantsville, NJ $86,662

Linwood, NJ $83,677

Marmora, NJ $83,241

New Gretna, NJ $83,382

Northfield, NJ $83,774

Ocean City, NJ $83,401

Ocean View, NJ $82,903

Oceanville, NJ $83,633

Pleasantville, NJ $83,818

Egg Harbor Township, NJ $83,472

Pomona, NJ $83,532

Port Republic, NJ $83,464

Rio Grande, NJ $82,104

Sea Isle City, NJ $82,769

Somers Point, NJ $83,538

South Dennis, NJ $82,459

South Seaville, NJ $82,651

Stone Harbor, NJ $82,250

Strathmere, NJ $83,053

Tuckahoe, NJ $82,700

Villas, NJ $82,129

Whitesboro, NJ $82,056

Wildwood, NJ $82,123

Woodbine, NJ $82,621

Bridgeton, NJ $82,315

Buena, NJ $82,772

Cedarville, NJ $82,380

Clayton, NJ $82,582

Deerfield Street, NJ $82,525

Delmont, NJ $82,448

Dividing Creek, NJ $82,290

Dorchester, NJ $82,562

Dorothy, NJ $82,722

Elmer, NJ $82,532

Estell Manor, NJ $82,730

Fairton, NJ $82,595

Fortescue, NJ $82,281

Franklinville, NJ $82,707

Greenwich, NJ $81,797

Heislerville, NJ $82,423

Landisville, NJ $82,796

Leesburg, NJ $82,514

Malaga, NJ $82,764

Mauricetown, NJ $82,545

Mays Landing, NJ $82,839

Millville, NJ $82,710

Milmay, NJ $82,721

Minotola, NJ $82,852

Mizpah, NJ $82,876

Monroeville, NJ $82,308

Newfield, NJ $82,810

Newport, NJ $82,419

Newtonville, NJ $82,773

Norma, NJ $82,741

Port Elizabeth, NJ $82,602

Port Norris, NJ $82,455

Richland, NJ $82,767

Rosenhayn, NJ $82,795

Shiloh, NJ $82,102

Vineland, NJ $82,858

Atlantic City, NJ $83,894

Margate City, NJ $83,823

Longport, NJ $83,712

Ventnor City, NJ $83,893

Allentown, NJ $86,299

Belle Mead, NJ $89,058

Blawenburg, NJ $88,301

Bordentown, NJ $86,054

Millstone Township, NJ $86,718

Cookstown, NJ $85,772

Cranbury, NJ $87,922

Cream Ridge, NJ $86,333

Chesterfield, NJ $85,993

Florence, NJ $85,871

Hightstown, NJ $86,927

Hopewell, NJ $87,550

Imlaystown, NJ $86,470

Jackson, NJ $86,211

Kingston, NJ $88,512

Lambertville, NJ $86,136

New Egypt, NJ $85,651

Pennington, NJ $86,314

Plainsboro, NJ $87,456

Princeton, NJ $87,665

Skillman, NJ $88,541

Stockton, NJ $85,902

Titusville, NJ $86,126

Windsor, NJ $86,562

Wrightstown, NJ $85,818

Trenton, NJ $86,039

Fort Dix, NJ $85,558

Lawrence Township, NJ $86,177

Lakewood, NJ $85,890

Allenwood, NJ $86,515

Bayville, NJ $84,632

Beachwood, NJ $84,857

Brick, NJ $85,469

Brielle, NJ $86,085

Forked River, NJ $84,420

Island Heights, NJ $84,735

Lakehurst, NJ $85,718

Lanoka Harbor, NJ $84,212

Lavallette, NJ $85,057

Manasquan, NJ $86,191

Mantoloking, NJ $85,298

Normandy Beach, NJ $85,070

Ocean Gate, NJ $84,593

Pine Beach, NJ $84,801

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ $85,821

Sea Girt, NJ $86,296

Seaside Heights, NJ $84,452

Seaside Park, NJ $83,750

Toms River, NJ $84,987

Waretown, NJ $83,905

Manchester Township, NJ $85,306

Annandale, NJ $88,014

Asbury, NJ $85,446

Baptistown, NJ $85,968

Bloomsbury, NJ $83,941

Bound Brook, NJ $89,315

Bridgewater, NJ $89,201

Broadway, NJ $84,852

Clinton, NJ $87,435

Dayton, NJ $88,888

Dunellen, NJ $89,376

East Brunswick, NJ $89,417

Edison, NJ $89,405

Flagtown, NJ $89,185

Flemington, NJ $88,403

Franklin Park, NJ $89,265

Kendall Park, NJ $89,200

Frenchtown, NJ $85,526

Glen Gardner, NJ $87,135

Hampton, NJ $86,541

Helmetta, NJ $89,135

High Bridge, NJ $87,792

Iselin, NJ $89,244

Monroe Township, NJ $88,576

Keasbey, NJ $89,297

Lebanon, NJ $88,790

Little York, NJ $85,029

Manville, NJ $89,212

Martinsville, NJ $89,279

Metuchen, NJ $89,271

Princeton Junction, NJ $86,555

Ringoes, NJ $88,012

Rocky Hill, NJ $88,700

Roebling, NJ $85,903

Bayonne, NJ $90,272

Bloomfield, NJ $90,356

Fairfield, NJ $90,407

Boonton, NJ $89,656

Caldwell, NJ $90,385

Carteret, NJ $89,381

Cedar Grove, NJ $90,509

Cliffside Park, NJ $91,058

Clifton, NJ $90,605

Cranford, NJ $89,519

East Orange, NJ $89,909

Edgewater, NJ $91,046

Essex Fells, NJ $90,311

Fairview, NJ $91,019

Fanwood, NJ $89,390

Fort Lee, NJ $90,731

Garfield, NJ $90,597

Garwood, NJ $89,439

Glen Ridge, NJ $90,256

Harrison, NJ $89,812

Hoboken, NJ $91,768

North Arlington, NJ $90,335

Kearny, NJ $90,018

Kenilworth, NJ $89,716

Lake Hiawatha, NJ $89,990

Lincoln Park, NJ $90,447

Linden, NJ $89,507

Livingston, NJ $90,087

Maplewood, NJ $89,908

Millburn, NJ $89,889

Montclair, NJ $90,317

Verona, NJ $90,393

Montville, NJ $90,098

Mountain Lakes, NJ $89,440

North Bergen, NJ $91,456

Orange, NJ $89,939

West Orange, NJ $90,082

Parsippany, NJ $89,762

Passaic, NJ $90,607

Wallington, NJ $90,605

Pine Brook, NJ $90,302

Warren, NJ $89,374

Plainfield, NJ $89,362

Port Reading, NJ $89,303

Rahway, NJ $89,286

Clark, NJ $89,294

Colonia, NJ $89,246

Roseland, NJ $90,239

Watchung, NJ $89,424

Rutherford, NJ $90,602

Lyndhurst, NJ $90,529

Carlstadt, NJ $90,680

East Rutherford, NJ $90,653

Moonachie, NJ $90,627

Wood Ridge, NJ $90,596

Scotch Plains, NJ $89,350

Sewaren, NJ $89,287

Short Hills, NJ $89,938

South Orange, NJ $89,924

South Plainfield, NJ $89,334

Springfield, NJ $89,735

Towaco, NJ $90,235

Union, NJ $89,838

Weehawken, NJ $91,768

Union City, NJ $91,706

Vauxhall, NJ $89,885

Westfield, NJ $89,425

Mountainside, NJ $89,591

West New York, NJ $91,649

Secaucus, NJ $91,097

Woodbridge, NJ $89,252

Jersey City, NJ $91,207

Newark, NJ $89,802

Belleville, NJ $90,223

Nutley, NJ $90,548

Irvington, NJ $89,848

Avenel, NJ $89,266

3D Technical Animator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 3D Technical Animator 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 Construction and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, 3D Technical Animator positions in Healthcare or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view 3D Technical Animator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a 3D Technical Animator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$103,706	$50.0	20%
Financial Services	$99,385	$48.0	15%
MFG Durable	$96,792	$47.0	12%
Aerospace & Defense	$95,064	$46.0	10%
Hospitality & Leisure	$93,336	$45.0	8%

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

Understanding how a 3D Technical 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.

$77,663

Average $86,422/year

$96,152

$6,472

Average $7,202/month

$8,013

$1,494

Average $1,662/week

$1,849

$37

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,152	$8,013	$1,849	$46
Average	$86,422	$7,202	$1,662	$42
25th Percentile	$77,663	$6,472	$1,494	$37

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