What are the main factors that influence an Animation Technical Director'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 Animation Technical Director?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Animation Technical Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Animation Technical Director's salary?

An Animation Technical Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $117,114 for beginners, reaching about $114,247 at mid-level, and approach $171,787 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Animation Technical Director?

Animation Technical Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Animation Technical Director roles are District of Columbia $209,474, California $208,680, Massachusetts $205,899. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Animation Technical Director roles make?

Salaries for Animation Technical Director level roles vary by specialization: Director, Technical Services: $203,490; Technical Engineering Director: $201,010; Technical Marketing Director: $193,092; Technical Publications Director: $185,200; Technical Support Engineering Director: $183,782.

Animation Technical Director Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Animation Technical Director make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animation Technical Director in New Mexico is $175,231 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

However, an Animation Technical Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,805
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $160,347 to $191,758
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $146,797

10% $146,797

50% (Median) $175,231

90% $206,805

Animation Technical Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,758	$15,980	$3,688	$92
Average	$175,231	$14,603	$3,370	$84
25th Percentile	$160,347	$13,362	$3,084	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Animation Technical Director Salaries

An Animation Technical Director'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 Animation Technical Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animation Technical Director'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): $117,114
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,967
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,247
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,362
Expert (over 8 years): $171,787

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Graphic Design Specialist V	less than 1 year	$117,114
Graphic Design Supervisor	1-2 years	$94,967
Graphic Design Manager	2-4 years	$114,247
Graphic Design Senior Manager	5-8 years	$141,362
Animation Technical Director	over 8 years	$171,787

How Do Animation Technical Director 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 Animation Technical Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $209,474.
California: $208,680.
Massachusetts: $205,899.

District of Columbia $209,474 California $208,680 Massachusetts $205,899 Washington $205,142 New Jersey $205,066 Alaska $204,801 Connecticut $202,191 New York $201,131

Hawaii $197,745 Rhode Island $196,155 Maryland $195,077 Minnesota $193,601 Colorado $193,034 Illinois $192,844 Oregon $192,125 Delaware $191,596

New Hampshire $191,263 Virginia $190,517 Pennsylvania $188,342 Nevada $187,244 North Dakota $186,885 Michigan $186,317 Wisconsin $186,109 Vermont $185,693

Texas $184,539 Maine $184,463 Arizona $184,350 Ohio $184,217 Georgia $182,477 Indiana $181,606 Wyoming $181,436 Utah $181,171

Iowa $181,058 Kansas $180,150 Louisiana $179,885 North Carolina $179,790 Missouri $179,752 Florida $179,014 Montana $178,617 Nebraska $178,239

Kentucky $178,031 South Carolina $177,274 Tennessee $176,801 Idaho $176,612 New Mexico $175,231 Oklahoma $174,928 Alabama $173,812 South Dakota $171,939

Arkansas $170,917 West Virginia $170,368 Mississippi $168,722

Top Paying Cities for Animation Technical Director

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:

Algodones: $177,096
Belen: $176,110
Bernalillo: $177,410

Algodones, NM $177,096

Belen, NM $176,110

Bernalillo, NM $177,410

Bluewater, NM $173,685

Bosque, NM $174,816

Casa Blanca, NM $175,212

Cedar Crest, NM $177,558

Cedarvale, NM $170,595

Cerrillos, NM $177,225

Claunch, NM $169,963

Coyote, NM $174,614

Cuba, NM $174,334

Cubero, NM $175,599

Edgewood, NM $176,765

Estancia, NM $174,657

Gallina, NM $173,700

Counselor, NM $173,808

Grants, NM $173,486

Milan, NM $174,181

Isleta, NM $177,715

Jarales, NM $175,940

Jemez Pueblo, NM $176,245

Jemez Springs, NM $175,702

Laguna, NM $176,458

La Jara, NM $174,139

La Joya, NM $173,736

Lindrith, NM $173,526

Los Lunas, NM $177,043

Mcintosh, NM $175,618

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $174,449

Moriarty, NM $175,028

Mountainair, NM $173,140

Nageezi, NM $173,577

New Laguna, NM $175,514

Paguate, NM $175,634

Pena Blanca, NM $177,595

Peralta, NM $177,323

Placitas, NM $177,414

Ponderosa, NM $176,021

Prewitt, NM $173,632

Regina, NM $173,753

Sandia Park, NM $177,111

Corrales, NM $177,779

San Fidel, NM $174,568

San Rafael, NM $173,825

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $177,113

San Ysidro, NM $176,875

Stanley, NM $175,004

Tijeras, NM $177,134

Tome, NM $176,807

Torreon, NM $176,218

Veguita, NM $174,803

Willard, NM $172,828

Youngsville, NM $174,663

Bosque Farms, NM $177,648

Clines Corners, NM $173,946

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $177,247

Cochiti Lake, NM $177,478

Albuquerque, NM $177,879

Kirtland Afb, NM $177,879

Rio Rancho, NM $177,588

Gallup, NM $173,884

Brimhall, NM $173,392

Church Rock, NM $173,473

Continental Divide, NM $173,350

Crownpoint, NM $173,494

Fence Lake, NM $172,720

Fort Wingate, NM $173,412

Gamerco, NM $173,704

Mentmore, NM $173,435

Mexican Springs, NM $173,414

Ramah, NM $173,096

Rehoboth, NM $173,530

Thoreau, NM $173,539

Tohatchi, NM $173,380

Vanderwagen, NM $173,414

Zuni, NM $173,373

Navajo, NM $173,609

Jamestown, NM $173,178

Pinehill, NM $172,962

Sheep Springs, NM $173,568

Smith Lake, NM $174,215

Yatahey, NM $173,505

Farmington, NM $174,339

Aztec, NM $174,661

Blanco, NM $173,846

Bloomfield, NM $173,639

Flora Vista, NM $174,519

Fruitland, NM $173,428

Kirtland, NM $174,521

La Plata, NM $174,584

Navajo Dam, NM $174,506

Shiprock, NM $174,264

Waterflow, NM $174,175

Newcomb, NM $173,462

Sanostee, NM $173,571

Santa Fe, NM $178,787

Abiquiu, NM $173,897

Alcalde, NM $176,926

Amalia, NM $173,632

Arroyo Hondo, NM $173,388

Arroyo Seco, NM $173,588

Canjilon, NM $173,359

Canones, NM $174,939

Carson, NM $174,052

Cebolla, NM $173,462

Cerro, NM $173,513

Chama, NM $174,222

Chamisal, NM $176,457

Chimayo, NM $177,696

Cordova, NM $177,395

Costilla, NM $174,360

Taos Ski Valley, NM $173,038

Dixon, NM $176,288

Dulce, NM $174,218

El Prado, NM $173,742

El Rito, NM $174,538

Embudo, NM $175,382

Espanola, NM $177,480

Glorieta, NM $178,099

Hernandez, NM $175,830

Ilfeld, NM $176,455

La Madera, NM $174,232

Lamy, NM $177,420

Llano, NM $176,099

Los Alamos, NM $177,840

White Rock, NM $178,174

Medanales, NM $176,025

Ojo Caliente, NM $174,990

Los Ojos, NM $173,795

Pecos, NM $177,544

Penasco, NM $175,444

Petaca, NM $173,199

Questa, NM $173,696

Ranchos De Taos, NM $174,612

Red River, NM $173,201

Ribera, NM $174,315

Rowe, NM $176,621

San Cristobal, NM $173,195

San Jose, NM $176,186

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $177,047

Santa Cruz, NM $177,635

Serafina, NM $173,874

Taos, NM $173,641

Tererro, NM $178,112

Tesuque, NM $178,787

Tierra Amarilla, NM $173,641

Trampas, NM $175,301

Tres Piedras, NM $173,151

Truchas, NM $176,899

Vadito, NM $175,214

Valdez, NM $173,325

Vallecitos, NM $173,189

Velarde, NM $176,021

Villanueva, NM $173,978

Spaceport City, NM $170,431

Las Vegas, NM $172,502

Angel Fire, NM $173,011

Anton Chico, NM $172,203

Buena Vista, NM $173,785

Chacon, NM $173,908

Cimarron, NM $172,741

Cleveland, NM $175,142

Eagle Nest, NM $172,871

Guadalupita, NM $173,641

Holman, NM $174,695

La Loma, NM $171,914

Maxwell, NM $172,799

Miami, NM $172,427

Mills, NM $171,814

Montezuma, NM $176,031

Mora, NM $175,388

Mosquero, NM $171,664

Ocate, NM $172,614

Ojo Feliz, NM $173,068

Rainsville, NM $173,827

Raton, NM $173,235

Rociada, NM $176,120

Roy, NM $171,852

Sapello, NM $174,591

Solano, NM $171,642

Springer, NM $172,351

Ute Park, NM $172,822

Valmora, NM $172,357

Wagon Mound, NM $172,160

Watrous, NM $172,415

Socorro, NM $172,016

Aragon, NM $172,536

Datil, NM $171,825

Lemitar, NM $172,816

Luna, NM $172,843

Magdalena, NM $171,838

Pie Town, NM $172,412

Polvadera, NM $173,233

Quemado, NM $172,769

Reserve, NM $172,459

San Acacia, NM $173,518

San Antonio, NM $171,065

Truth Or Consequences, NM $171,029

Arrey, NM $171,000

Caballo, NM $171,118

Derry, NM $170,247

Elephant Butte, NM $171,473

Garfield, NM $169,753

Hatch, NM $167,033

Monticello, NM $171,019

Rincon, NM $166,072

Salem, NM $169,224

Williamsburg, NM $171,244

Winston, NM $171,144

Las Cruces, NM $163,898

White Sands Missile Range, NM $164,435

Santa Teresa, NM $165,631

Playas, NM $171,819

Animas, NM $172,241

Anthony, NM $165,591

Arenas Valley, NM $171,937

Bayard, NM $171,778

Berino, NM $164,840

Buckhorn, NM $171,956

Santa Clara, NM $172,079

Chamberino, NM $165,012

Cliff, NM $171,757

Columbus, NM $171,295

Deming, NM $171,335

Dona Ana, NM $163,904

Fairacres, NM $164,394

Faywood, NM $171,256

Fort Bayard, NM $171,914

Gila, NM $171,503

Glenwood, NM $171,638

Hachita, NM $171,295

Hanover, NM $171,331

Hillsboro, NM $170,981

Hurley, NM $171,662

La Mesa, NM $167,033

Lordsburg, NM $171,693

Mesilla, NM $163,902

Mesilla Park, NM $163,919

Mesquite, NM $164,059

Mimbres, NM $171,468

Mule Creek, NM $171,931

Organ, NM $164,004

Pinos Altos, NM $171,753

Radium Springs, NM $163,968

Redrock, NM $171,316

Rodeo, NM $172,459

San Miguel, NM $163,996

Silver City, NM $171,755

Sunland Park, NM $164,749

Tyrone, NM $172,264

Vado, NM $164,125

Chaparral, NM $166,195

Clovis, NM $171,426

Cannon Afb, NM $171,047

Broadview, NM $170,926

Causey, NM $170,633

Crossroads, NM $170,228

Dora, NM $171,038

Elida, NM $170,329

Floyd, NM $170,743

Fort Sumner, NM $170,605

Grady, NM $171,089

House, NM $170,953

Kenna, NM $170,330

Lingo, NM $170,622

Melrose, NM $170,981

Milnesand, NM $170,262

Pep, NM $170,495

Portales, NM $171,119

Rogers, NM $170,542

Saint Vrain, NM $171,091

Taiban, NM $170,546

Texico, NM $171,157

Yeso, NM $169,927

Roswell, NM $170,124

Artesia, NM $170,461

Caprock, NM $170,115

Carlsbad, NM $170,573

Dexter, NM $170,245

Eunice, NM $170,724

Hagerman, NM $170,330

Hobbs, NM $170,974

Hope, NM $169,706

Jal, NM $170,523

Lake Arthur, NM $170,049

Lakewood, NM $170,302

Loco Hills, NM $170,616

Loving, NM $170,529

Lovington, NM $170,809

Mcdonald, NM $170,344

Malaga, NM $170,363

Maljamar, NM $170,196

Monument, NM $170,597

Tatum, NM $170,453

Whites City, NM $170,739

Carrizozo, NM $169,318

Alamogordo, NM $168,779

Alto, NM $169,343

Bent, NM $168,811

Capitan, NM $168,949

Cloudcroft, NM $168,792

Corona, NM $170,054

Encino, NM $171,420

Fort Stanton, NM $169,021

Glencoe, NM $168,900

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $168,760

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $168,760

Hondo, NM $169,055

La Luz, NM $168,760

Lincoln, NM $168,563

Mayhill, NM $169,142

Mescalero, NM $168,836

Nogal, NM $169,560

Orogrande, NM $168,845

Picacho, NM $169,019

Pinon, NM $169,655

Ruidoso, NM $169,664

Ruidoso Downs, NM $169,434

Sacramento, NM $168,912

San Patricio, NM $169,112

Sunspot, NM $168,760

Timberon, NM $169,125

Tinnie, NM $168,921

Tularosa, NM $168,872

Vaughn, NM $170,730

Weed, NM $169,122

Tucumcari, NM $171,577

Amistad, NM $171,356

Bard, NM $171,082

Capulin, NM $173,019

Clayton, NM $171,689

Conchas Dam, NM $171,844

Cuervo, NM $171,017

Des Moines, NM $172,336

Folsom, NM $172,603

Garita, NM $171,515

Gladstone, NM $171,859

Grenville, NM $171,827

Logan, NM $171,572

Mcalister, NM $171,040

Nara Visa, NM $171,165

Newkirk, NM $171,354

Quay, NM $171,452

San Jon, NM $171,269

Santa Rosa, NM $171,452

Sedan, NM $171,513

Trementina, NM $171,505

Animation Technical Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animation Technical Director 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 Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Animation Technical Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Animation Technical Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Animation Technical Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$210,277	$101.0	20%
Software & Networking	$210,277	$101.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$192,754	$93.0	10%
Chemicals	$192,754	$93.0	10%
Financial Services	$192,754	$93.0	10%

Animation Technical Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animation Technical Director'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.

$160,347

Average $175,231/year

$191,758

$13,362

Average $14,603/month

$15,980

$3,084

Average $3,370/week

$3,688

$77

Average $84/hour

$92

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,758	$15,980	$3,688	$92
Average	$175,231	$14,603	$3,370	$84
25th Percentile	$160,347	$13,362	$3,084	$77

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