What are the main factors that influence an Animation Trainee'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 Trainee?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Animation Trainee roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Animation Trainee's salary?

An Animation Trainee's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,777 for beginners, reaching about $66,945 at mid-level, and approach $70,754 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Animation Trainee?

Animation Trainee salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Animation Trainee roles are District of Columbia $79,477, California $79,176, Massachusetts $78,121. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Animation Trainee roles make?

Salaries for Animation Trainee level roles vary by specialization: Animation Supervisor: $169,287; Animation Director: $96,556; Animation Artist: $96,152; Animation Programmer: $94,487; Animation Editor: $93,858.

Animation Trainee Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Animation Trainee make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animation Trainee in North Carolina is $68,215 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,679
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,669 to $77,356
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,798

10% $53,798

50% (Median) $68,215

90% $85,679

Animation Trainee Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,356	$6,446	$1,488	$37
Average	$68,215	$5,685	$1,312	$33
25th Percentile	$60,669	$5,056	$1,167	$29

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Animation Trainee with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Animation Trainee Job Openings in North Carolina

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections – BEND, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections – REDMOND, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections – BLUE RIVER, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections – EAGLE CREST, OR

Key Factors That Influence Animation Trainee Salaries

An Animation Trainee'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 Trainee Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animation Trainee'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): $63,777
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,007
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,945
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,500
Expert (over 8 years): $70,754

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Animation Trainee	less than 1 year	$63,777
Early Career Level Animation Trainee	1-2 years	$64,007
Mid-Level Level Animation Trainee	2-4 years	$66,945
Senior-Level Level Animation Trainee	5-8 years	$70,500
Expert Level Animation Trainee	over 8 years	$70,754

How Do Animation Trainee 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 Trainees. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,477.
California: $79,176.
Massachusetts: $78,121.

District of Columbia $79,477 California $79,176 Massachusetts $78,121 Washington $77,833 New Jersey $77,805 Alaska $77,704 Connecticut $76,714 New York $76,312

Hawaii $75,027 Rhode Island $74,424 Maryland $74,015 Minnesota $73,455 Colorado $73,239 Illinois $73,168 Oregon $72,895 Delaware $72,694

New Hampshire $72,567 Virginia $72,285 Pennsylvania $71,459 Nevada $71,043 North Dakota $70,906 Michigan $70,691 Wisconsin $70,612 Vermont $70,454

Texas $70,016 Maine $69,988 Arizona $69,945 Ohio $69,894 Georgia $69,234 Indiana $68,904 Wyoming $68,839 Utah $68,739

Iowa $68,696 Kansas $68,351 Louisiana $68,251 North Carolina $68,215 Missouri $68,200 Florida $67,920 Montana $67,770 Nebraska $67,626

Kentucky $67,547 South Carolina $67,260 Tennessee $67,080 Idaho $67,009 New Mexico $66,485 Oklahoma $66,370 Alabama $65,946 South Dakota $65,236

Arkansas $64,848 West Virginia $64,640 Mississippi $64,015

Top Paying Cities for Animation Trainee

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:

Morven: $65,082
Mount Holly: $69,039
Mount Mourne: $68,061

Morven, NC $65,082

Mount Holly, NC $69,039

Mount Mourne, NC $68,061

Mount Pleasant, NC $67,131

Mount Ulla, NC $67,116

Newell, NC $69,362

New London, NC $66,541

Norwood, NC $66,517

Oakboro, NC $67,317

Paw Creek, NC $69,371

Peachland, NC $65,969

Pineville, NC $69,205

Polkton, NC $66,964

Polkville, NC $66,725

Richfield, NC $66,848

Rockwell, NC $67,139

Rutherfordton, NC $66,129

Salisbury, NC $67,253

Warsaw, NC $65,129

Roaring River, NC $65,362

Ronda, NC $65,548

Rutherford College, NC $66,109

Scottville, NC $64,409

Sherrills Ford, NC $67,518

Sparta, NC $64,795

State Road, NC $65,513

Stony Point, NC $66,129

Sugar Grove, NC $64,412

Taylorsville, NC $65,719

Terrell, NC $67,714

Thurmond, NC $65,283

Todd, NC $64,414

Traphill, NC $65,091

Turnersburg, NC $66,330

Union Grove, NC $65,597

Valdese, NC $65,987

Valle Crucis, NC $64,502

Vilas, NC $64,366

Warrensville, NC $64,473

West Jefferson, NC $64,485

Wilkesboro, NC $65,178

Zionville, NC $64,413

Scotts, NC $66,081

Alexander, NC $66,028

Almond, NC $64,941

Arden, NC $66,026

Bakersville, NC $64,534

Balsam, NC $65,322

Balsam Grove, NC $65,516

Barnardsville, NC $65,780

Bat Cave, NC $65,814

Black Mountain, NC $65,844

Brevard, NC $65,625

Bryson City, NC $64,995

Burnsville, NC $65,358

Candler, NC $65,989

Canton, NC $65,732

Cashiers, NC $65,178

Cedar Mountain, NC $65,817

Cherokee, NC $65,188

Chimney Rock, NC $65,791

Clyde, NC $65,641

Columbus, NC $66,455

Cullowhee, NC $65,322

Dana, NC $65,766

Gaston, NC $65,279

Greenville, NC $64,577

Grimesland, NC $64,320

Halifax, NC $64,516

Hamilton, NC $64,319

Shelby, NC $67,250

Spencer, NC $67,255

Spindale, NC $66,198

Stanfield, NC $67,943

Stanley, NC $68,774

Troutman, NC $66,952

Union Mills, NC $65,541

Vale, NC $67,367

Waco, NC $68,136

Wadesboro, NC $65,770

Waxhaw, NC $68,214

Wingate, NC $67,710

Charlotte, NC $69,377

Dillsboro, NC $65,044

East Flat Rock, NC $65,735

Edneyville, NC $65,803

Enka, NC $66,126

Etowah, NC $65,784

Fairview, NC $65,958

Flat Rock, NC $65,740

Fletcher, NC $65,964

Fontana Dam, NC $65,159

Franklin, NC $64,701

Gerton, NC $65,900

Glenville, NC $65,018

Glenwood, NC $65,559

Hazelwood, NC $65,487

Hendersonville, NC $65,734

Green Mountain, NC $64,431

Highlands, NC $64,978

Horse Shoe, NC $65,857

Hot Springs, NC $65,440

Lake Junaluska, NC $65,560

Lake Lure, NC $65,787

Lake Toxaway, NC $65,470

Leicester, NC $65,933

Little Switzerland, NC $65,137

Lynn, NC $65,916

Maggie Valley, NC $65,288

Marion, NC $65,734

Marshall, NC $65,515

Mars Hill, NC $65,556

Micaville, NC $65,136

Mill Spring, NC $65,765

Montreat, NC $65,873

Mountain Home, NC $65,872

Mills River, NC $65,881

Naples, NC $65,901

Nebo, NC $65,397

Old Fort, NC $65,722

Otto, NC $64,628

Penland, NC $64,940

Penrose, NC $65,674

Pisgah Forest, NC $65,736

Ridgecrest, NC $65,853

Robbinsville, NC $64,937

Rosman, NC $65,598

Saluda, NC $65,737

Sapphire, NC $65,248

Scaly Mountain, NC $64,844

Skyland, NC $66,057

Spruce Pine, NC $65,035

Hassell, NC $64,385

Tryon, NC $66,178

Tuckasegee, NC $65,089

Tuxedo, NC $65,820

Waynesville, NC $65,104

Weaverville, NC $65,976

Webster, NC $65,121

Whittier, NC $64,963

Zirconia, NC $65,840

Asheville, NC $66,169

Andrews, NC $64,810

Brasstown, NC $64,544

Culberson, NC $64,479

Hayesville, NC $64,591

Marble, NC $64,751

Murphy, NC $64,549

Warne, NC $64,545

Whitsett, NC $66,781

Henrico, NC $65,228

Hobgood, NC $64,414

Hollister, NC $66,088

Jackson, NC $64,333

Jamesville, NC $64,215

Kelford, NC $64,472

Lewiston Woodville, NC $64,180

Littleton, NC $65,337

Lucama, NC $67,679

Macclesfield, NC $65,684

Margarettsville, NC $65,050

Milwaukee, NC $65,035

Murfreesboro, NC $65,357

Nashville, NC $66,966

Oak City, NC $64,179

Pantego, NC $64,150

Parmele, NC $64,389

Pendleton, NC $65,227

Pikeville, NC $66,567

Pinetops, NC $65,788

Pinetown, NC $64,155

Pleasant Hill, NC $65,264

Potecasi, NC $64,865

Red Oak, NC $66,752

Rich Square, NC $64,473

Roanoke Rapids, NC $64,917

Robersonville, NC $64,256

Roxobel, NC $64,602

Saratoga, NC $66,383

Scotland Neck, NC $64,339

Scranton, NC $64,115

Seaboard, NC $64,933

Severn, NC $65,249

Sharpsburg, NC $66,773

Simpson, NC $64,510

Sims, NC $68,023

Speed, NC $64,878

Spring Hope, NC $68,027

Stantonsburg, NC $66,156

Stokes, NC $64,231

Swanquarter, NC $64,117

Tarboro, NC $65,150

Tillery, NC $64,346

Walstonburg, NC $65,798

Washington, NC $64,336

Weldon, NC $64,761

Whitakers, NC $65,701

Williamston, NC $64,297

Wilson, NC $66,923

Woodland, NC $64,834

Elizabeth City, NC $66,030

Ahoskie, NC $65,164

Avon, NC $64,364

Aydlett, NC $66,223

Barco, NC $66,338

Belvidere, NC $65,964

Buxton, NC $64,397

Camden, NC $66,154

Cofield, NC $65,340

Coinjock, NC $66,394

Colerain, NC $65,001

Columbia, NC $64,331

Corapeake, NC $66,467

Corolla, NC $66,200

Creswell, NC $64,223

Currituck, NC $66,715

Durants Neck, NC $65,524

Edenton, NC $65,153

Eure, NC $65,663

Frisco, NC $64,415

Gates, NC $66,193

Gatesville, NC $65,735

Grandy, NC $65,808

Harbinger, NC $65,255

Harrellsville, NC $65,427

Hatteras, NC $64,424

Hertford, NC $65,498

Hobbsville, NC $66,061

Jarvisburg, NC $65,461

Kill Devil Hills, NC $65,046

Kitty Hawk, NC $65,323

Knotts Island, NC $67,047

Swannanoa, NC $66,037

Sylva, NC $65,091

Vaughan, NC $65,511

Wake Forest, NC $69,411

Warrenton, NC $66,331

Wendell, NC $69,514

Willow Spring, NC $69,261

Wilsons Mills, NC $68,811

Wise, NC $65,826

Youngsville, NC $69,076

Zebulon, NC $69,070

Raleigh, NC $70,397

Durham, NC $68,651

Rocky Mount, NC $66,141

Aulander, NC $64,794

Aurora, NC $64,173

Bailey, NC $68,054

Bath, NC $64,267

Battleboro, NC $65,938

Belhaven, NC $64,186

Bellarthur, NC $64,983

Bethel, NC $64,526

Black Creek, NC $66,941

Blounts Creek, NC $64,197

Castalia, NC $67,337

Chocowinity, NC $64,286

Como, NC $65,590

Conetoe, NC $65,001

Conway, NC $65,086

Edward, NC $64,240

Elm City, NC $66,602

Enfield, NC $65,323

Engelhard, NC $64,129

Everetts, NC $64,393

Fairfield, NC $64,123

Falkland, NC $65,239

Farmville, NC $65,371

Fountain, NC $65,501

Fremont, NC $66,661

White Oak, NC $64,460

Wilmington, NC $65,760

Ash, NC $65,142

Atkinson, NC $65,320

Bolivia, NC $65,456

Bolton, NC $65,219

Brunswick, NC $64,801

Burgaw, NC $65,339

Carolina Beach, NC $65,604

Castle Hayne, NC $65,760

Cerro Gordo, NC $64,418

Chadbourn, NC $64,543

Clarendon, NC $64,638

Clarkton, NC $64,624

Council, NC $64,852

Currie, NC $65,564

Delco, NC $65,443

Evergreen, NC $64,475

Fair Bluff, NC $64,433

Garland, NC $64,779

Hallsboro, NC $64,729

Hampstead, NC $65,388

Harrells, NC $64,674

Holly Ridge, NC $65,162

Ivanhoe, NC $64,890

Kelly, NC $64,980

Kure Beach, NC $65,495

Lake Waccamaw, NC $65,017

Leland, NC $65,712

Longwood, NC $64,940

Magnolia, NC $64,883

Maple Hill, NC $65,077

Nakina, NC $64,755

Riegelwood, NC $65,354

Rocky Point, NC $65,556

Rose Hill, NC $64,926

Shallotte, NC $65,178

Sneads Ferry, NC $65,027

Southport, NC $65,458

Supply, NC $65,290

Tabor City, NC $64,658

Teachey, NC $65,038

Oak Island, NC $65,348

Wallace, NC $64,935

Calabash, NC $64,992

Sunset Beach, NC $64,999

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $65,030

Whiteville, NC $64,666

Willard, NC $65,111

Winnabow, NC $65,699

Wrightsville Beach, NC $65,738

Kinston, NC $64,502

Albertson, NC $64,678

Alliance, NC $64,486

Arapahoe, NC $64,321

Atlantic, NC $64,326

Atlantic Beach, NC $64,493

Ayden, NC $64,383

Bayboro, NC $64,256

Beaufort, NC $64,348

Beulaville, NC $65,003

Bridgeton, NC $64,432

Cedar Island, NC $64,055

Chinquapin, NC $64,938

Comfort, NC $64,488

Cove City, NC $64,263

Davis, NC $64,348

Deep Run, NC $64,570

Dover, NC $64,229

Ernul, NC $64,197

Gloucester, NC $64,422

Grantsboro, NC $64,263

Grifton, NC $64,349

Harkers Island, NC $64,495

Havelock, NC $64,371

Cherry Point, NC $64,622

Hobucken, NC $64,141

Hookerton, NC $64,984

Hubert, NC $64,840

Jacksonville, NC $65,052

Camp Lejeune, NC $65,170

Garysburg, NC $64,931

Manns Harbor, NC $64,080

Townsville, NC $65,990

Manteo, NC $64,632

Maple, NC $66,531

Merry Hill, NC $64,806

Moyock, NC $66,851

Nags Head, NC $64,425

Ocracoke, NC $64,351

Plymouth, NC $64,303

Point Harbor, NC $65,370

Poplar Branch, NC $66,068

Powells Point, NC $65,314

Powellsville, NC $65,122

Rodanthe, NC $64,258

Roduco, NC $66,017

Yanceyville, NC $66,205

Greensboro, NC $66,815

Angier, NC $68,486

Apex, NC $69,215

Bahama, NC $67,823

Benson, NC $67,428

Broadway, NC $66,416

Buies Creek, NC $67,200

Bullock, NC $65,918

Bunn, NC $68,569

Butner, NC $68,301

Carrboro, NC $67,762

Cary, NC $69,968

Chapel Hill, NC $67,765

Clayton, NC $69,418

Coats, NC $67,474

Creedmoor, NC $68,629

Four Oaks, NC $67,213

Franklinton, NC $68,371

Fuquay Varina, NC $68,650

Garner, NC $69,869

Goldsboro, NC $66,422

Henderson, NC $67,136

Holly Springs, NC $69,060

Hurdle Mills, NC $66,213

Kenly, NC $67,847

Kipling, NC $68,014

Kittrell, NC $68,059

Knightdale, NC $70,003

Lillington, NC $66,617

Louisburg, NC $68,034

Macon, NC $65,691

Mamers, NC $66,609

Manson, NC $65,965

Micro, NC $67,946

Middleburg, NC $66,435

Middlesex, NC $68,617

Moncure, NC $67,505

Morrisville, NC $69,614

New Hill, NC $68,469

Norlina, NC $66,205

Oxford, NC $66,747

Pine Level, NC $67,834

Princeton, NC $67,016

Ridgeway, NC $66,278

Rolesville, NC $69,510

Rougemont, NC $67,192

Roxboro, NC $66,080

Selma, NC $68,299

Smithfield, NC $68,093

Stem, NC $67,887

Stovall, NC $66,485

Alamance, NC $66,621

Altamahaw, NC $66,571

Asheboro, NC $66,465

Bear Creek, NC $65,809

Bennett, NC $65,865

Biscoe, NC $65,148

Blanch, NC $65,711

Bonlee, NC $66,114

Browns Summit, NC $66,736

Burlington, NC $66,652

Bynum, NC $67,322

Candor, NC $64,897

Cedar Falls, NC $66,615

Cedar Grove, NC $66,395

Climax, NC $66,760

Colfax, NC $66,941

Cumnock, NC $66,313

Denton, NC $66,335

Eagle Springs, NC $64,984

Efland, NC $66,612

Elon, NC $66,515

Ether, NC $65,539

Franklinville, NC $66,577

Gibsonville, NC $66,694

Goldston, NC $65,574

Graham, NC $66,579

Gulf, NC $66,169

Haw River, NC $66,529

Highfalls, NC $65,526

High Point, NC $67,461

Roper, NC $64,492

Salvo, NC $64,465

Shawboro, NC $66,385

Shiloh, NC $65,623

South Mills, NC $66,705

Stumpy Point, NC $64,140

Sunbury, NC $66,322

Tyner, NC $65,486

Wanchese, NC $64,404

Waves, NC $64,419

Windsor, NC $64,375

Winfall, NC $65,765

Winton, NC $65,590

Albemarle, NC $66,498

Alexis, NC $68,597

Ansonville, NC $66,460

Badin, NC $66,289

Barium Springs, NC $66,770

Belmont, NC $69,151

Bessemer City, NC $68,965

Boiling Springs, NC $66,811

Bostic, NC $65,732

Caroleen, NC $66,589

Casar, NC $66,464

Cherryville, NC $68,108

China Grove, NC $67,212

Cliffside, NC $66,706

Concord, NC $67,804

Cornelius, NC $68,518

Cramerton, NC $69,169

Crouse, NC $68,344

Dallas, NC $69,024

Davidson, NC $68,260

Denver, NC $68,295

Earl, NC $67,527

East Spencer, NC $67,254

Ellenboro, NC $66,297

Faith, NC $67,274

Fallston, NC $67,491

Forest City, NC $66,419

Gastonia, NC $69,299

Huntersville, NC $68,973

Gold Hill, NC $66,977

Granite Quarry, NC $67,261

Grover, NC $67,869

Harris, NC $66,593

Harrisburg, NC $68,958

Henrietta, NC $66,669

High Shoals, NC $68,700

Indian Trail, NC $68,767

Iron Station, NC $68,332

Kannapolis, NC $67,536

Kings Mountain, NC $68,579

Landis, NC $67,264

Lattimore, NC $66,708

Lawndale, NC $67,108

Lilesville, NC $65,058

Lincolnton, NC $68,160

Locust, NC $67,506

Lowell, NC $69,267

Mc Adenville, NC $69,164

Mc Farlan, NC $65,010

Marshville, NC $67,455

Matthews, NC $68,891

Midland, NC $68,393

Mineral Springs, NC $68,209

Misenheimer, NC $66,879

Monroe, NC $68,258

Mooresboro, NC $66,757

Mooresville, NC $67,386

Hillsborough, NC $66,913

Jackson Springs, NC $64,964

Jamestown, NC $67,411

Julian, NC $66,762

Kernersville, NC $66,704

Eden, NC $65,997

Leasburg, NC $65,679

Lexington, NC $66,627

Liberty, NC $66,616

Linwood, NC $67,087

Mc Leansville, NC $66,835

Mebane, NC $66,488

Milton, NC $65,578

Mount Gilead, NC $65,496

Oak Ridge, NC $66,671

Pelham, NC $66,045

Pittsboro, NC $66,850

Pleasant Garden, NC $66,869

Prospect Hill, NC $66,171

Providence, NC $65,959

Ramseur, NC $66,323

Randleman, NC $66,765

Reidsville, NC $66,438

Robbins, NC $65,463

Ruffin, NC $66,104

Sanford, NC $66,483

Saxapahaw, NC $66,610

Seagrove, NC $65,850

Sedalia, NC $66,818

Semora, NC $65,382

Siler City, NC $66,289

Snow Camp, NC $66,551

Sophia, NC $66,778

Southmont, NC $66,931

Staley, NC $66,480

Star, NC $65,463

Stokesdale, NC $66,485

Summerfield, NC $66,701

Swepsonville, NC $66,561

Thomasville, NC $66,981

Trinity, NC $66,885

Troy, NC $65,567

Wallburg, NC $66,822

Welcome, NC $66,595

Wentworth, NC $66,258

West End, NC $65,189

Topton, NC $64,689

Advance, NC $66,443

Ararat, NC $65,899

Belews Creek, NC $66,512

Bethania, NC $66,625

Boonville, NC $66,018

Clemmons, NC $66,511

Cleveland, NC $66,953

Cooleemee, NC $66,944

Danbury, NC $66,066

Dobson, NC $65,653

East Bend, NC $66,287

Germanton, NC $66,418

Hamptonville, NC $65,900

King, NC $66,291

Lawsonville, NC $65,924

Lewisville, NC $66,433

Lowgap, NC $65,252

Madison, NC $66,198

Mayodan, NC $66,014

Mocksville, NC $66,400

Mount Airy, NC $65,709

White Plains, NC $65,798

Pfafftown, NC $66,472

Pilot Mountain, NC $65,994

Pine Hall, NC $66,246

Pinnacle, NC $66,155

Rural Hall, NC $66,485

Sandy Ridge, NC $65,941

Siloam, NC $66,035

Stoneville, NC $66,012

Toast, NC $65,709

Tobaccoville, NC $66,392

Walkertown, NC $66,587

Walnut Cove, NC $66,358

Westfield, NC $65,939

Woodleaf, NC $66,960

Yadkinville, NC $66,186

Winston Salem, NC $66,658

Tarawa Terrace, NC $65,045

Midway Park, NC $64,930

Mccutcheon Field, NC $65,113

La Grange, NC $65,441

Lowland, NC $64,110

Marshallberg, NC $64,463

Maury, NC $65,335

Maysville, NC $64,524

Merritt, NC $64,197

Morehead City, NC $64,554

New Bern, NC $64,411

Newport, NC $64,392

Oriental, NC $64,290

Pink Hill, NC $64,776

Pollocksville, NC $64,220

Richlands, NC $64,997

Salter Path, NC $64,522

Sealevel, NC $64,214

Seven Springs, NC $65,112

Smyrna, NC $64,277

Snow Hill, NC $65,526

Stacy, NC $64,228

Stella, NC $64,664

Stonewall, NC $64,488

Swansboro, NC $64,709

Trenton, NC $64,308

Vanceboro, NC $64,292

Vandemere, NC $64,366

Williston, NC $64,286

Winterville, NC $64,760

Emerald Isle, NC $64,580

Hickory, NC $66,335

Banner Elk, NC $64,521

Blowing Rock, NC $64,540

Boomer, NC $64,962

Boone, NC $64,608

Catawba, NC $67,124

Claremont, NC $66,801

Collettsville, NC $64,486

Connellys Springs, NC $66,326

Conover, NC $66,681

Creston, NC $64,327

Crossnore, NC $64,759

Crumpler, NC $64,482

Deep Gap, NC $64,440

Drexel, NC $65,855

Elkin, NC $65,813

Elk Park, NC $64,436

Ennice, NC $65,049

Ferguson, NC $64,566

Statesville, NC $66,290

Fleetwood, NC $64,462

Glade Valley, NC $65,042

Glen Alpine, NC $65,439

Glendale Springs, NC $64,414

Granite Falls, NC $65,851

Grassy Creek, NC $64,452

Lenoir, NC $65,302

Harmony, NC $66,093

Hays, NC $65,000

Hiddenite, NC $65,643

Hildebran, NC $66,414

Hudson, NC $65,725

Jefferson, NC $64,491

Jonas Ridge, NC $64,970

Jonesville, NC $65,813

Lansing, NC $64,491

Laurel Springs, NC $64,514

Linville, NC $64,466

Linville Falls, NC $65,035

Mc Grady, NC $64,705

Maiden, NC $67,635

Millers Creek, NC $64,623

Minneapolis, NC $64,501

Montezuma, NC $64,762

Moravian Falls, NC $65,153

Morganton, NC $65,264

North Wilkesboro, NC $65,215

Newland, NC $64,607

Newton, NC $67,197

Olin, NC $65,983

Patterson, NC $64,702

Pineola, NC $64,684

Piney Creek, NC $64,503

Plumtree, NC $64,603

Purlear, NC $64,503

Icard, NC $66,417

Rhodhiss, NC $66,183

Roaring Gap, NC $65,083

Fayetteville, NC $64,288

Fort Bragg, NC $64,487

Pope Army Airfield, NC $64,625

Aberdeen, NC $65,083

Autryville, NC $64,408

Timberlake, NC $66,443

Barnesville, NC $64,426

Bladenboro, NC $64,474

Bunnlevel, NC $65,792

Calypso, NC $65,566

Cameron, NC $65,375

Carthage, NC $65,352

Clinton, NC $65,042

Cordova, NC $64,974

Cumberland, NC $64,910

Dublin, NC $64,421

Dudley, NC $65,854

Dunn, NC $65,903

Elizabethtown, NC $64,503

Ellerbe, NC $64,729

Erwin, NC $65,949

Fairmont, NC $64,461

Faison, NC $65,381

Falcon, NC $64,826

Gibson, NC $64,633

Godwin, NC $64,799

Hamlet, NC $64,775

Hoffman, NC $64,946

Hope Mills, NC $64,312

Kenansville, NC $64,926

Lakeview, NC $65,345

Laurel Hill, NC $64,750

Laurinburg, NC $64,694

Lemon Springs, NC $65,915

Linden, NC $64,941

Lumber Bridge, NC $64,421

Lumberton, NC $64,398

Marietta, NC $64,503

Marston, NC $64,757

Maxton, NC $64,330

Mount Olive, NC $65,314

Newton Grove, NC $65,888

Norman, NC $64,875

Olivia, NC $65,971

Orrum, NC $64,428

Pinehurst, NC $65,404

Parkton, NC $64,336

Pembroke, NC $64,318

Pinebluff, NC $65,136

Proctorville, NC $64,542

Raeford, NC $64,703

Red Springs, NC $64,562

Rex, NC $64,410

Rockingham, NC $64,765

Roseboro, NC $64,504

Rowland, NC $64,442

Saint Pauls, NC $64,396

Salemburg, NC $64,735

Shannon, NC $64,478

Southern Pines, NC $65,189

Spring Lake, NC $64,802

Stedman, NC $64,325

Tar Heel, NC $64,473

Turkey, NC $65,104

Vass, NC $65,213

Wade, NC $64,424

Wagram, NC $64,796

Animation Trainee Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animation Trainee roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and MFG Durable sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Animation Trainee positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Animation Trainee as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Animation Trainee

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$88,679	$43.0	30%
MFG Durable	$81,858	$39.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$75,036	$36.0	10%

Animation Trainee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animation Trainee'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.

$60,669

Average $68,215/year

$77,356

$5,056

Average $5,685/month

$6,446

$1,167

Average $1,312/week

$1,488

$29

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,356	$6,446	$1,488	$37
Average	$68,215	$5,685	$1,312	$33
25th Percentile	$60,669	$5,056	$1,167	$29

Find Your Next Animation Trainee Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Animation Trainee job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Waste Connections | SUNRIVER, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections | SUNRIVER, OR

Waste Connections is hiring a Driver Trainee in Bend, OR to learn safe operation of refuse collection trucks and routes. Under close supervision, you’ll as... more

6 Days Ago
Waste Connections | SISTERS, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections | SISTERS, OR

Waste Connections is seeking a safety-focused Driver Trainee in Bend, OR. In this entry-level role, you will learn to safely operate refuse collection truc... more

6 Days Ago
Waste Connections | PRINEVILLE, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections | PRINEVILLE, OR

Waste Connections is seeking a safety-focused Driver Trainee in Bend, OR. In this entry-level role, you will learn to safely operate refuse collection truc... more

6 Days Ago
Waste Connections | BROTHERS, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections | BROTHERS, OR

Waste Connections is seeking a safety-focused Driver Trainee in Bend, OR. In this entry-level role, you will learn to safely operate refuse collection truc... more

6 Days Ago
Waste Connections | MADRAS, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections | MADRAS, OR

Waste Connections is seeking a safety-focused Driver Trainee in Bend, OR. In this entry-level role, you will learn to safely operate refuse collection truc... more

6 Days Ago
Waste Connections | BLACK BUTTE RANCH, OR

Driver Trainee

Waste Connections | BLACK BUTTE RANCH, OR

Waste Connections is seeking a safety-focused Driver Trainee in Bend, OR. In this entry-level role, you will learn to safely operate refuse collection truc... more

6 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Animation Trainee Salary in North Carolina

Check out Animation Trainee Job Openings in North Carolina

Key Factors That Influence Animation Trainee Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Animation Trainee Salaries?

How Do Animation Trainee Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Animation Trainee

Animation Trainee Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Animation Trainee

Animation Trainee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Animation Trainee Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Animation Trainee Salary in North Carolina

Check out Animation Trainee Job Openings in North Carolina

Key Factors That Influence Animation Trainee Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Animation Trainee Salaries?

How Do Animation Trainee Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Animation Trainee

Animation Trainee Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Animation Trainee

Animation Trainee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Animation Trainee

Find Your Next Animation Trainee Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?