What are the main factors that influence an Animator/Illustrator'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 Animator/Illustrator?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Animator/Illustrator roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Animator/Illustrator's salary?

An Animator/Illustrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,354 for beginners, reaching about $64,971 at mid-level, and approach $80,434 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Animator/Illustrator?

Animator/Illustrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Animator/Illustrator roles are District of Columbia $67,527, California $67,270, Massachusetts $66,374. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Animator/Illustrator Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Animator/Illustrator make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animator/Illustrator in New Mexico is $56,488 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Animator/Illustrator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,940
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,283 to $63,529
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,634

10% $44,634

50% (Median) $56,488

90% $69,940

Animator/Illustrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,529	$5,294	$1,222	$31
Average	$56,488	$4,707	$1,086	$27
25th Percentile	$50,283	$4,190	$967	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Animator/Illustrator Salaries

An Animator/Illustrator'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 Animator/Illustrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animator/Illustrator'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): $47,354
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,021
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,971
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,424
Expert (over 8 years): $80,434

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
HR Service Center Representative I	less than 1 year	$47,354
Animator/Illustrator	1-2 years	$55,021
HR Service Center Representative III	2-4 years	$64,971
HR Service Center Supervisor	5-8 years	$77,424
HR Service Center Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$80,434

How Do Animator/Illustrator 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 Animator/Illustrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,527.
California: $67,270.
Massachusetts: $66,374.

District of Columbia $67,527 California $67,270 Massachusetts $66,374 Washington $66,130 New Jersey $66,106 Alaska $66,020 Connecticut $65,179 New York $64,837

Hawaii $63,745 Rhode Island $63,233 Maryland $62,885 Minnesota $62,410 Colorado $62,227 Illinois $62,166 Oregon $61,934 Delaware $61,763

New Hampshire $61,656 Virginia $61,416 Pennsylvania $60,714 Nevada $60,360 North Dakota $60,245 Michigan $60,062 Wisconsin $59,994 Vermont $59,860

Texas $59,488 Maine $59,464 Arizona $59,427 Ohio $59,385 Georgia $58,824 Indiana $58,543 Wyoming $58,488 Utah $58,403

Iowa $58,366 Kansas $58,073 Louisiana $57,988 North Carolina $57,957 Missouri $57,945 Florida $57,707 Montana $57,579 Nebraska $57,457

Kentucky $57,390 South Carolina $57,146 Tennessee $56,994 Idaho $56,933 New Mexico $56,488 Oklahoma $56,390 Alabama $56,030 South Dakota $55,426

Arkansas $55,097 West Virginia $54,920 Mississippi $54,390

Top Paying Cities for Animator/Illustrator

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: $57,089
Belen: $56,771
Bernalillo: $57,190

Algodones, NM $57,089

Belen, NM $56,771

Bernalillo, NM $57,190

Bluewater, NM $55,989

Bosque, NM $56,354

Casa Blanca, NM $56,482

Cedar Crest, NM $57,238

Cedarvale, NM $54,993

Cerrillos, NM $57,130

Claunch, NM $54,790

Coyote, NM $56,289

Cuba, NM $56,199

Cubero, NM $56,607

Edgewood, NM $56,982

Estancia, NM $56,303

Gallina, NM $55,994

Counselor, NM $56,029

Grants, NM $55,925

Milan, NM $56,149

Isleta, NM $57,288

Jarales, NM $56,716

Jemez Pueblo, NM $56,815

Jemez Springs, NM $56,640

Laguna, NM $56,883

La Jara, NM $56,136

La Joya, NM $56,006

Lindrith, NM $55,938

Los Lunas, NM $57,072

Mcintosh, NM $56,613

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $56,236

Moriarty, NM $56,422

Mountainair, NM $55,814

Nageezi, NM $55,955

New Laguna, NM $56,579

Paguate, NM $56,618

Pena Blanca, NM $57,250

Peralta, NM $57,162

Placitas, NM $57,191

Ponderosa, NM $56,743

Prewitt, NM $55,972

Regina, NM $56,011

Sandia Park, NM $57,094

Corrales, NM $57,309

San Fidel, NM $56,274

San Rafael, NM $56,034

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $57,094

San Ysidro, NM $57,018

Stanley, NM $56,414

Tijeras, NM $57,101

Tome, NM $56,996

Torreon, NM $56,806

Veguita, NM $56,350

Willard, NM $55,713

Youngsville, NM $56,305

Bosque Farms, NM $57,267

Clines Corners, NM $56,074

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $57,138

Cochiti Lake, NM $57,212

Albuquerque, NM $57,341

Kirtland Afb, NM $57,341

Rio Rancho, NM $57,248

Gallup, NM $56,053

Brimhall, NM $55,895

Church Rock, NM $55,921

Continental Divide, NM $55,881

Crownpoint, NM $55,928

Fence Lake, NM $55,678

Fort Wingate, NM $55,902

Gamerco, NM $55,995

Mentmore, NM $55,909

Mexican Springs, NM $55,902

Ramah, NM $55,800

Rehoboth, NM $55,939

Thoreau, NM $55,942

Tohatchi, NM $55,891

Vanderwagen, NM $55,902

Zuni, NM $55,889

Navajo, NM $55,965

Jamestown, NM $55,826

Pinehill, NM $55,756

Sheep Springs, NM $55,952

Smith Lake, NM $56,160

Yatahey, NM $55,931

Farmington, NM $56,200

Aztec, NM $56,304

Blanco, NM $56,041

Bloomfield, NM $55,975

Flora Vista, NM $56,258

Fruitland, NM $55,906

Kirtland, NM $56,259

La Plata, NM $56,279

Navajo Dam, NM $56,254

Shiprock, NM $56,176

Waterflow, NM $56,147

Newcomb, NM $55,917

Sanostee, NM $55,953

Santa Fe, NM $57,634

Abiquiu, NM $56,058

Alcalde, NM $57,034

Amalia, NM $55,972

Arroyo Hondo, NM $55,894

Arroyo Seco, NM $55,958

Canjilon, NM $55,884

Canones, NM $56,394

Carson, NM $56,108

Cebolla, NM $55,917

Cerro, NM $55,934

Chama, NM $56,163

Chamisal, NM $56,883

Chimayo, NM $57,282

Cordova, NM $57,185

Costilla, NM $56,207

Taos Ski Valley, NM $55,781

Dixon, NM $56,829

Dulce, NM $56,161

El Prado, NM $56,008

El Rito, NM $56,264

Embudo, NM $56,536

Espanola, NM $57,213

Glorieta, NM $57,412

Hernandez, NM $56,681

Ilfeld, NM $56,882

La Madera, NM $56,166

Lamy, NM $57,193

Llano, NM $56,768

Los Alamos, NM $57,329

White Rock, NM $57,437

Medanales, NM $56,744

Ojo Caliente, NM $56,410

Los Ojos, NM $56,025

Pecos, NM $57,234

Penasco, NM $56,557

Petaca, NM $55,833

Questa, NM $55,993

Ranchos De Taos, NM $56,288

Red River, NM $55,833

Ribera, NM $56,192

Rowe, NM $56,936

San Cristobal, NM $55,831

San Jose, NM $56,796

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $57,073

Santa Cruz, NM $57,263

Serafina, NM $56,050

Taos, NM $55,975

Tererro, NM $57,416

Tesuque, NM $57,634

Tierra Amarilla, NM $55,975

Trampas, NM $56,510

Tres Piedras, NM $55,817

Truchas, NM $57,026

Vadito, NM $56,482

Valdez, NM $55,873

Vallecitos, NM $55,830

Velarde, NM $56,743

Villanueva, NM $56,084

Spaceport City, NM $54,940

Las Vegas, NM $55,608

Angel Fire, NM $55,772

Anton Chico, NM $55,512

Buena Vista, NM $56,022

Chacon, NM $56,061

Cimarron, NM $55,685

Cleveland, NM $56,459

Eagle Nest, NM $55,727

Guadalupita, NM $55,975

Holman, NM $56,315

La Loma, NM $55,419

Maxwell, NM $55,704

Miami, NM $55,584

Mills, NM $55,386

Montezuma, NM $56,746

Mora, NM $56,538

Mosquero, NM $55,338

Ocate, NM $55,644

Ojo Feliz, NM $55,791

Rainsville, NM $56,035

Raton, NM $55,844

Rociada, NM $56,774

Roy, NM $55,398

Sapello, NM $56,281

Solano, NM $55,331

Springer, NM $55,559

Ute Park, NM $55,711

Valmora, NM $55,561

Wagon Mound, NM $55,498

Watrous, NM $55,580

Socorro, NM $55,451

Aragon, NM $55,619

Datil, NM $55,390

Lemitar, NM $55,709

Luna, NM $55,718

Magdalena, NM $55,394

Pie Town, NM $55,579

Polvadera, NM $55,844

Quemado, NM $55,694

Reserve, NM $55,594

San Acacia, NM $55,936

San Antonio, NM $55,145

Truth Or Consequences, NM $55,133

Arrey, NM $55,124

Caballo, NM $55,162

Derry, NM $54,881

Elephant Butte, NM $55,276

Garfield, NM $54,722

Hatch, NM $53,845

Monticello, NM $55,130

Rincon, NM $53,535

Salem, NM $54,551

Williamsburg, NM $55,203

Winston, NM $55,170

Las Cruces, NM $52,834

White Sands Missile Range, NM $53,008

Santa Teresa, NM $53,393

Playas, NM $55,388

Animas, NM $55,524

Anthony, NM $53,380

Arenas Valley, NM $55,426

Bayard, NM $55,375

Berino, NM $53,138

Buckhorn, NM $55,432

Santa Clara, NM $55,472

Chamberino, NM $53,194

Cliff, NM $55,368

Columbus, NM $55,219

Deming, NM $55,232

Dona Ana, NM $52,836

Fairacres, NM $52,994

Faywood, NM $55,206

Fort Bayard, NM $55,419

Gila, NM $55,286

Glenwood, NM $55,329

Hachita, NM $55,219

Hanover, NM $55,231

Hillsboro, NM $55,118

Hurley, NM $55,337

La Mesa, NM $53,845

Lordsburg, NM $55,347

Mesilla, NM $52,836

Mesilla Park, NM $52,841

Mesquite, NM $52,886

Mimbres, NM $55,275

Mule Creek, NM $55,424

Organ, NM $52,869

Pinos Altos, NM $55,367

Radium Springs, NM $52,857

Redrock, NM $55,226

Rodeo, NM $55,594

San Miguel, NM $52,866

Silver City, NM $55,367

Sunland Park, NM $53,109

Tyrone, NM $55,531

Vado, NM $52,908

Chaparral, NM $53,575

Clovis, NM $55,261

Cannon Afb, NM $55,139

Broadview, NM $55,100

Causey, NM $55,006

Crossroads, NM $54,875

Dora, NM $55,136

Elida, NM $54,907

Floyd, NM $55,041

Fort Sumner, NM $54,996

Grady, NM $55,153

House, NM $55,109

Kenna, NM $54,908

Lingo, NM $55,002

Melrose, NM $55,118

Milnesand, NM $54,886

Pep, NM $54,961

Portales, NM $55,162

Rogers, NM $54,976

Saint Vrain, NM $55,153

Taiban, NM $54,978

Texico, NM $55,175

Yeso, NM $54,778

Roswell, NM $54,842

Artesia, NM $54,950

Caprock, NM $54,839

Carlsbad, NM $54,986

Dexter, NM $54,881

Eunice, NM $55,035

Hagerman, NM $54,908

Hobbs, NM $55,115

Hope, NM $54,707

Jal, NM $54,970

Lake Arthur, NM $54,817

Lakewood, NM $54,899

Loco Hills, NM $55,000

Loving, NM $54,972

Lovington, NM $55,062

Mcdonald, NM $54,912

Malaga, NM $54,918

Maljamar, NM $54,865

Monument, NM $54,994

Tatum, NM $54,948

Whites City, NM $55,040

Carrizozo, NM $54,582

Alamogordo, NM $54,408

Alto, NM $54,590

Bent, NM $54,418

Capitan, NM $54,463

Cloudcroft, NM $54,412

Corona, NM $54,819

Encino, NM $55,259

Fort Stanton, NM $54,486

Glencoe, NM $54,447

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $54,402

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $54,402

Hondo, NM $54,497

La Luz, NM $54,402

Lincoln, NM $54,338

Mayhill, NM $54,525

Mescalero, NM $54,426

Nogal, NM $54,660

Orogrande, NM $54,429

Picacho, NM $54,485

Pinon, NM $54,690

Ruidoso, NM $54,693

Ruidoso Downs, NM $54,619

Sacramento, NM $54,451

San Patricio, NM $54,515

Sunspot, NM $54,402

Timberon, NM $54,520

Tinnie, NM $54,454

Tularosa, NM $54,438

Vaughn, NM $55,037

Weed, NM $54,518

Tucumcari, NM $55,310

Amistad, NM $55,239

Bard, NM $55,150

Capulin, NM $55,775

Clayton, NM $55,346

Conchas Dam, NM $55,396

Cuervo, NM $55,129

Des Moines, NM $55,555

Folsom, NM $55,641

Garita, NM $55,290

Gladstone, NM $55,401

Grenville, NM $55,390

Logan, NM $55,308

Mcalister, NM $55,137

Nara Visa, NM $55,177

Newkirk, NM $55,238

Quay, NM $55,270

San Jon, NM $55,211

Santa Rosa, NM $55,270

Sedan, NM $55,289

Trementina, NM $55,287

Animator/Illustrator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animator/Illustrator 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 Financial Services and Chemicals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Animator/Illustrator positions in Energy & Utilities or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Animator/Illustrator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Animator/Illustrator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$67,785	$33.0	20%
Chemicals	$64,961	$31.0	15%
Transportation	$64,396	$31.0	14%
MFG Durable	$63,266	$30.0	12%
Biotechnology	$62,136	$30.0	10%

Animator/Illustrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animator/Illustrator'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.

$50,283

Average $56,488/year

$63,529

$4,190

Average $4,707/month

$5,294

$967

Average $1,086/week

$1,222

$24

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,529	$5,294	$1,222	$31
Average	$56,488	$4,707	$1,086	$27
25th Percentile	$50,283	$4,190	$967	$24

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