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 $51,485 for beginners, reaching about $70,637 at mid-level, and approach $87,461 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 $67,529, California $67,272, Massachusetts $66,376. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Animator/Illustrator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Animator/Illustrator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animator/Illustrator in Virginia is $61,417 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,041
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,669 to $69,072
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,526

10% $48,526

50% (Median) $61,417

90% $76,041

Animator/Illustrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,072	$5,756	$1,328	$33
Average	$61,417	$5,118	$1,181	$30
25th Percentile	$54,669	$4,556	$1,051	$26

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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): $51,485
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,823
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,637
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,999
Expert (over 8 years): $87,461

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
HR Service Center Representative I	less than 1 year	$51,485
Animator/Illustrator	1-2 years	$59,823
HR Service Center Representative III	2-4 years	$70,637
HR Service Center Supervisor	5-8 years	$76,999
HR Service Center Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$87,461

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: $67,529.
California: $67,272.
Massachusetts: $66,376.

District of Columbia $67,529 California $67,272 Massachusetts $66,376 Washington $66,132 New Jersey $66,107 Alaska $66,022 Connecticut $65,180 New York $64,839

Hawaii $63,747 Rhode Island $63,235 Maryland $62,887 Minnesota $62,411 Colorado $62,229 Illinois $62,168 Oregon $61,936 Delaware $61,765

New Hampshire $61,658 Virginia $61,417 Pennsylvania $60,716 Nevada $60,362 North Dakota $60,246 Michigan $60,063 Wisconsin $59,996 Vermont $59,862

Texas $59,490 Maine $59,466 Arizona $59,429 Ohio $59,386 Georgia $58,825 Indiana $58,545 Wyoming $58,490 Utah $58,404

Iowa $58,368 Kansas $58,075 Louisiana $57,990 North Carolina $57,959 Missouri $57,947 Florida $57,709 Montana $57,581 Nebraska $57,459

Kentucky $57,392 South Carolina $57,148 Tennessee $56,996 Idaho $56,935 New Mexico $56,489 Oklahoma $56,392 Alabama $56,032 South Dakota $55,428

Arkansas $55,099 West Virginia $54,922 Mississippi $54,391

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:

Ivanhoe: $56,483
Lambsburg: $56,603
Laurel Fork: $56,667

Ivanhoe, VA $56,483

Lambsburg, VA $56,603

Laurel Fork, VA $56,667

Marion, VA $56,189

Max Meadows, VA $56,573

Meadowview, VA $55,682

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $56,134

Rocky Gap, VA $56,165

Ruther Glen, VA $59,246

Sealston, VA $60,779

Sharps, VA $58,986

Spotsylvania, VA $59,800

Sparta, VA $59,486

Stafford, VA $62,534

Stratford, VA $60,140

Tappahannock, VA $59,350

Thornburg, VA $59,996

Unionville, VA $59,023

Village, VA $59,276

Warsaw, VA $59,486

Weems, VA $58,319

Sandy Point, VA $59,564

White Stone, VA $58,157

Wicomico Church, VA $58,581

Woodford, VA $59,752

Zacata, VA $59,954

Winchester, VA $59,672

Bentonville, VA $59,160

Berryville, VA $60,532

Boyce, VA $60,643

Brucetown, VA $59,711

Chester Gap, VA $60,290

Clear Brook, VA $59,411

Cross Junction, VA $57,484

Fishers Hill, VA $58,310

Flint Hill, VA $59,963

Front Royal, VA $59,997

Gore, VA $57,806

Hume, VA $60,773

Huntly, VA $60,063

Strasburg, VA $58,083

Linden, VA $60,921

Markham, VA $60,907

Maurertown, VA $57,293

Middletown, VA $59,217

Millwood, VA $60,535

Rileyville, VA $58,498

Earlysville, VA $57,640

Esmont, VA $57,107

Faber, VA $56,854

Fishersville, VA $57,383

Free Union, VA $57,545

Gordonsville, VA $58,148

Greenwood, VA $57,314

Ivy, VA $57,665

Keene, VA $57,338

Keswick, VA $57,779

Locust Dale, VA $58,409

Lovingston, VA $56,244

Lyndhurst, VA $56,668

Montpelier Station, VA $58,162

Nellysford, VA $56,734

North Garden, VA $57,282

Orange, VA $58,731

Palmyra, VA $57,804

Piney River, VA $55,982

Quinque, VA $57,787

Roseland, VA $56,198

Ruckersville, VA $57,763

Schuyler, VA $56,906

Shipman, VA $56,236

Somerset, VA $58,165

Stanardsville, VA $57,595

Troy, VA $57,867

Tyro, VA $56,351

Waynesboro, VA $57,471

White Hall, VA $57,574

Woodberry Forest, VA $58,390

Achilles, VA $57,502

Amelia Court House, VA $58,570

Ark, VA $57,868

Arvonia, VA $57,355

Ashland, VA $59,140

Aylett, VA $59,168

Barhamsville, VA $58,316

Beaumont, VA $58,556

Beaverdam, VA $59,134

Bena, VA $57,486

Bohannon, VA $57,721

Bremo Bluff, VA $57,727

Bruington, VA $59,050

Bumpass, VA $59,045

Cardinal, VA $57,747

Cartersville, VA $58,205

Charles City, VA $58,681

Christchurch, VA $58,202

Church View, VA $58,337

Cobbs Creek, VA $57,907

Columbia, VA $58,054

Crozier, VA $58,947

Cumberland, VA $57,731

Deltaville, VA $57,955

Diggs, VA $57,744

Redwood, VA $56,197

Rich Creek, VA $56,388

Ridgeway, VA $56,781

Riner, VA $56,383

Ripplemead, VA $56,236

Rocky Mount, VA $56,247

Salem, VA $55,973

Sandy Level, VA $56,367

Shawsville, VA $56,145

Spencer, VA $56,767

Staffordsville, VA $56,484

Stanleytown, VA $56,874

Stuart, VA $56,752

Thaxton, VA $56,078

Troutville, VA $56,057

Union Hall, VA $56,257

Vesta, VA $56,680

Villamont, VA $56,050

Vinton, VA $55,945

Wirtz, VA $56,084

Woolwine, VA $56,641

Bristol, VA $54,565

Abingdon, VA $55,374

Andover, VA $55,210

Appalachia, VA $55,210

Bee, VA $55,892

Ben Hur, VA $55,438

Big Stone Gap, VA $54,718

Birchleaf, VA $55,947

Blackwater, VA $54,786

Castlewood, VA $54,946

Cleveland, VA $55,613

Clinchco, VA $55,898

Clintwood, VA $55,834

Coeburn, VA $55,302

Damascus, VA $55,809

Dante, VA $55,616

Davenport, VA $56,001

Dryden, VA $54,897

Duffield, VA $54,432

Dungannon, VA $54,630

East Stone Gap, VA $54,833

Ewing, VA $56,139

Fort Blackmore, VA $54,281

Gate City, VA $53,910

Haysi, VA $56,218

Hiltons, VA $54,037

Honaker, VA $55,923

Jonesville, VA $55,574

Keokee, VA $55,059

Lebanon, VA $55,397

Mc Clure, VA $55,627

Mendota, VA $54,582

Nickelsville, VA $54,353

Nora, VA $55,481

Norton, VA $55,269

Pennington Gap, VA $55,046

Pound, VA $55,498

Rosedale, VA $55,862

Rose Hill, VA $56,041

Saint Charles, VA $55,369

Saint Paul, VA $55,296

Weber City, VA $53,745

Whitetop, VA $56,027

Wise, VA $55,417

Pulaski, VA $56,628

Atkins, VA $56,150

Austinville, VA $56,604

Barren Springs, VA $56,652

Bastian, VA $56,158

Bland, VA $56,290

Broadford, VA $56,100

Cana, VA $56,691

Ceres, VA $56,104

Chilhowie, VA $56,086

Cripple Creek, VA $56,339

Crockett, VA $56,326

Draper, VA $56,581

Dugspur, VA $56,623

Elk Creek, VA $56,300

Emory, VA $55,927

Fancy Gap, VA $56,642

Fries, VA $56,489

Galax, VA $56,581

Glade Spring, VA $55,816

Rural Retreat, VA $56,254

Saltville, VA $56,110

Speedwell, VA $56,291

Sugar Grove, VA $56,164

Tannersville, VA $56,066

Troutdale, VA $56,124

Willis, VA $56,593

Woodlawn, VA $56,616

Wytheville, VA $56,456

Staunton, VA $57,401

Augusta Springs, VA $57,158

Bacova, VA $56,890

Blue Grass, VA $56,913

Brownsburg, VA $56,573

Buena Vista, VA $56,109

Churchville, VA $57,561

Clifton Forge, VA $56,698

Covington, VA $56,391

Craigsville, VA $57,164

Crimora, VA $57,620

Deerfield, VA $57,210

Doe Hill, VA $57,161

Fairfield, VA $56,489

Fort Defiance, VA $57,662

Glen Wilton, VA $56,483

Goshen, VA $56,919

Greenville, VA $56,883

Grottoes, VA $57,673

Head Waters, VA $57,255

Hot Springs, VA $56,731

Iron Gate, VA $56,795

Lexington, VA $56,589

Low Moor, VA $56,663

Mc Dowell, VA $57,183

Middlebrook, VA $56,897

Millboro, VA $56,942

Mint Spring, VA $57,183

Montebello, VA $56,379

Monterey, VA $57,019

Mount Sidney, VA $57,688

Mustoe, VA $57,113

New Hope, VA $57,654

Port Republic, VA $57,642

Raphine, VA $56,641

Rockbridge Baths, VA $56,697

Selma, VA $56,718

Steeles Tavern, VA $56,758

Stuarts Draft, VA $56,970

Swoope, VA $57,300

Verona, VA $57,688

Vesuvius, VA $56,252

Warm Springs, VA $56,908

West Augusta, VA $57,334

Weyers Cave, VA $57,702

Williamsville, VA $57,215

Lynchburg, VA $55,270

Altavista, VA $55,794

Alton, VA $57,013

Amherst, VA $55,645

Appomattox, VA $55,745

Bedford, VA $56,086

Big Island, VA $55,778

Blairs, VA $57,000

Brookneal, VA $56,015

Buffalo Junction, VA $57,194

Callands, VA $56,724

Chatham, VA $56,770

Clifford, VA $55,730

Clover, VA $56,874

Cluster Springs, VA $57,191

Coleman Falls, VA $55,498

Concord, VA $55,346

Crystal Hill, VA $56,786

Danville, VA $57,045

Hillsville, VA $56,691

Carson, VA $58,875

Hiwassee, VA $56,505

Independence, VA $56,308

Annandale, VA $66,998

Burke, VA $66,370

Dumfries, VA $64,427

Dunn Loring, VA $67,084

Fairfax, VA $66,082

Fairfax Station, VA $65,903

Falls Church, VA $67,143

Fort Belvoir, VA $66,331

Great Falls, VA $66,084

Greenway, VA $67,141

Lorton, VA $65,956

Merrifield, VA $66,930

Mc Lean, VA $67,135

West Mclean, VA $67,141

Mount Vernon, VA $66,580

Newington, VA $66,426

Dry Fork, VA $56,889

Brooke, VA $62,080

Evington, VA $55,576

Forest, VA $55,468

Gladstone, VA $55,793

Gladys, VA $55,795

Glasgow, VA $56,151

Goode, VA $55,651

Gretna, VA $56,366

Halifax, VA $56,997

Howardsville, VA $56,905

Hurt, VA $56,051

Java, VA $56,705

Ararat, VA $56,677

Axton, VA $56,852

Bassett, VA $56,811

Belspring, VA $56,516

Bent Mountain, VA $56,036

Blacksburg, VA $56,249

Blue Ridge, VA $56,017

Boones Mill, VA $55,997

Buchanan, VA $56,206

Callaway, VA $56,143

Christiansburg, VA $56,254

Cascade, VA $56,802

Catawba, VA $56,111

Check, VA $56,230

Claudville, VA $56,643

Cloverdale, VA $55,913

Collinsville, VA $56,999

Copper Hill, VA $56,156

Critz, VA $56,734

Daleville, VA $55,970

Dublin, VA $56,545

Eagle Rock, VA $56,369

Eggleston, VA $56,432

Elliston, VA $56,098

Ferrum, VA $56,457

Fieldale, VA $56,918

Fincastle, VA $56,145

Floyd, VA $56,461

Glade Hill, VA $56,210

Glen Lyn, VA $56,252

Goodview, VA $56,011

Hardy, VA $55,988

Henry, VA $56,542

Huddleston, VA $56,196

Keeling, VA $56,943

Chester, VA $59,152

Chesterfield, VA $59,116

Church Road, VA $58,922

Colonial Heights, VA $59,176

Courtland, VA $57,754

Dendron, VA $57,927

Dewitt, VA $58,733

Dinwiddie, VA $58,893

Disputanta, VA $58,941

Dolphin, VA $58,087

Drewryville, VA $57,627

Ebony, VA $57,230

Elberon, VA $57,688

Emporia, VA $57,757

Ford, VA $58,784

Franklin, VA $57,576

Freeman, VA $58,074

Gasburg, VA $57,353

Hopewell, VA $59,054

Ivor, VA $57,669

Jarratt, VA $58,256

Lawrenceville, VA $57,872

Mc Kenney, VA $58,579

Meredithville, VA $57,788

Newsoms, VA $57,386

Prince George, VA $59,109

Rawlings, VA $58,353

Sedley, VA $57,831

Skippers, VA $57,527

Spring Grove, VA $58,240

Stony Creek, VA $58,576

Surry, VA $57,547

Sussex, VA $58,444

Sutherland, VA $59,060

Valentines, VA $57,407

Wakefield, VA $57,905

Warfield, VA $58,401

Waverly, VA $58,360

White Plains, VA $57,375

Wilsons, VA $58,610

Yale, VA $58,207

Zuni, VA $57,646

Claremont, VA $58,318

Farmville, VA $57,225

Baskerville, VA $57,131

Indian Valley, VA $56,544

Mc Coy, VA $56,421

Martinsville, VA $56,905

Meadows Of Dan, VA $56,695

Moneta, VA $56,104

Montvale, VA $56,103

Narrows, VA $56,422

Newbern, VA $56,471

New Castle, VA $56,148

Newport, VA $56,276

New River, VA $56,627

Oriskany, VA $56,257

Paint Bank, VA $56,168

Parrott, VA $56,448

Patrick Springs, VA $56,799

Pearisburg, VA $56,478

Pembroke, VA $56,477

Penhook, VA $56,397

Pilot, VA $56,275

Pittsville, VA $56,369

Radford, VA $56,563

Long Island, VA $56,006

Lowry, VA $55,757

Lynch Station, VA $56,012

Madison Heights, VA $55,271

Monroe, VA $55,546

Naruna, VA $55,837

Nathalie, VA $56,512

Natural Bridge, VA $56,329

Natural Bridge Station, VA $56,086

Nelson, VA $57,278

Norwood, VA $56,007

Ringgold, VA $56,964

Rustburg, VA $55,398

Scottsburg, VA $57,074

Scottsville, VA $57,383

South Boston, VA $57,124

Spout Spring, VA $55,500

Sutherlin, VA $56,969

Sweet Briar, VA $55,434

Vernon Hill, VA $56,902

Virgilina, VA $57,142

Wingina, VA $56,339

Amonate, VA $56,214

Bandy, VA $56,091

Big Rock, VA $56,396

Bishop, VA $56,097

Bluefield, VA $56,270

Boissevain, VA $56,132

Breaks, VA $56,304

Burkes Garden, VA $56,154

Cedar Bluff, VA $56,236

Doran, VA $56,467

Falls Mills, VA $56,132

Grundy, VA $56,491

Horsepen, VA $56,118

Hurley, VA $56,200

Jewell Ridge, VA $56,236

Keen Mountain, VA $56,456

Mavisdale, VA $56,242

Maxie, VA $56,408

North Tazewell, VA $56,228

Oakwood, VA $56,487

Pilgrims Knob, VA $56,334

Pocahontas, VA $56,150

Pounding Mill, VA $56,315

Raven, VA $56,441

Red Ash, VA $56,493

Richlands, VA $56,461

Rowe, VA $56,262

Shortt Gap, VA $56,388

Swords Creek, VA $56,246

Tazewell, VA $56,139

Vansant, VA $56,247

Whitewood, VA $56,254

Wolford, VA $56,264

Boydton, VA $57,254

Bracey, VA $57,400

Brodnax, VA $57,621

Buckingham, VA $56,613

Burkeville, VA $57,488

Charlotte Court House, VA $56,665

Chase City, VA $56,958

Clarksville, VA $57,355

Crewe, VA $57,855

Cullen, VA $56,496

Dillwyn, VA $57,177

Drakes Branch, VA $56,952

Dundas, VA $57,799

Evergreen, VA $55,800

Fort Mitchell, VA $56,952

Green Bay, VA $57,171

Hampden Sydney, VA $57,311

Kenbridge, VA $57,490

Keysville, VA $56,947

La Crosse, VA $57,312

Lunenburg, VA $57,055

Meherrin, VA $57,061

Nottoway, VA $57,766

Pamplin, VA $56,307

Phenix, VA $56,053

Prospect, VA $56,661

Randolph, VA $56,757

Red House, VA $55,889

Red Oak, VA $57,032

Rice, VA $57,562

Saxe, VA $56,908

Skipwith, VA $57,072

South Hill, VA $57,291

Victoria, VA $57,256

Wylliesburg, VA $56,981

Roanoke, VA $55,873

Wachapreague, VA $58,015

Wardtown, VA $57,902

Wattsville, VA $58,070

Willis Wharf, VA $57,998

Windsor, VA $57,504

Withams, VA $58,024

Norfolk, VA $57,209

Newport News, VA $57,337

Fort Eustis, VA $57,360

Hampton, VA $57,372

Fort Monroe, VA $57,341

Poquoson, VA $57,354

Yorktown, VA $57,421

Lackey, VA $57,444

Seaford, VA $57,375

Portsmouth, VA $57,225

Fort Lee, VA $59,173

Petersburg, VA $59,173

Virginia State University, VA $59,173

Alberta, VA $58,004

Ammon, VA $58,781

Blackstone, VA $58,284

Boykins, VA $57,454

Branchville, VA $57,318

Capron, VA $57,737

Round Hill, VA $62,036

Catharpin, VA $64,360

Delaplane, VA $61,387

Ashburn, VA $64,627

Chantilly, VA $65,307

Gainesville, VA $63,836

Hamilton, VA $62,872

Lincoln, VA $62,810

Sterling, VA $65,413

Haymarket, VA $63,775

Herndon, VA $65,654

Leesburg, VA $63,611

Lovettsville, VA $62,202

Nokesville, VA $63,915

Upperville, VA $61,590

Warrenton, VA $61,814

Reston, VA $66,031

Waterford, VA $62,768

The Plains, VA $62,945

Doswell, VA $59,160

Dutton, VA $57,895

Fork Union, VA $57,905

Foster, VA $57,709

Glen Allen, VA $59,294

Gloucester, VA $57,834

Gloucester Point, VA $57,483

Goochland, VA $58,647

Grimstead, VA $57,854

Gum Spring, VA $58,647

Gwynn, VA $57,853

Hadensville, VA $58,555

Hallieford, VA $57,836

Hanover, VA $59,172

Hardyville, VA $58,008

Hartfield, VA $58,028

Hayes, VA $57,520

Henrico, VA $59,338

Hudgins, VA $57,809

Jamaica, VA $58,531

Jamestown, VA $57,652

Jetersville, VA $57,898

Kents Store, VA $58,035

King And Queen Court House, VA $58,619

King William, VA $58,923

Lanexa, VA $58,528

Lightfoot, VA $57,935

Little Plymouth, VA $58,545

Locust Hill, VA $58,202

Louisa, VA $58,637

Macon, VA $58,704

Maidens, VA $58,870

Manakin Sabot, VA $59,063

Mannboro, VA $58,679

Manquin, VA $59,095

Maryus, VA $57,491

Mascot, VA $58,373

Mathews, VA $57,743

Burgess, VA $58,744

Accomac, VA $57,970

Assawoman, VA $57,993

Atlantic, VA $58,071

Battery Park, VA $57,345

Belle Haven, VA $57,936

Birdsnest, VA $57,827

Bloxom, VA $58,059

Cape Charles, VA $57,748

Capeville, VA $57,759

Carrollton, VA $57,338

Carrsville, VA $57,600

Cheriton, VA $57,753

Chesapeake, VA $57,360

Chincoteague Island, VA $58,108

Wallops Island, VA $58,065

Craddockville, VA $57,945

Davis Wharf, VA $57,933

Eastville, VA $57,775

Exmore, VA $57,911

Franktown, VA $57,846

Greenbackville, VA $58,240

Greenbush, VA $58,073

Hacksneck, VA $57,912

Hallwood, VA $58,043

Harborton, VA $58,054

Horntown, VA $58,142

Oak Hall, VA $58,022

Isle Of Wight, VA $57,467

Jamesville, VA $57,879

Jenkins Bridge, VA $58,052

Keller, VA $57,982

Locustville, VA $57,980

Machipongo, VA $57,818

Mappsville, VA $58,030

Marionville, VA $57,817

Mears, VA $58,000

Melfa, VA $57,990

Modest Town, VA $58,140

Nassawadox, VA $57,877

Nelsonia, VA $58,144

New Church, VA $58,123

Onancock, VA $58,038

Onley, VA $57,974

Oyster, VA $57,766

Painter, VA $57,947

Parksley, VA $58,070

Pungoteague, VA $57,971

Quinby, VA $57,819

Rescue, VA $57,342

Sanford, VA $58,132

Saxis, VA $58,142

Seaview, VA $57,754

Smithfield, VA $57,404

Suffolk, VA $57,378

Tangier, VA $58,285

Tasley, VA $58,099

Temperanceville, VA $58,043

Townsend, VA $57,766

Virginia Beach, VA $58,124

Dulles, VA $66,050

Aldie, VA $63,965

Amissville, VA $60,853

Arcola, VA $64,606

Manassas, VA $64,712

Marshall, VA $61,745

Middleburg, VA $62,880

Catlett, VA $63,176

Centreville, VA $64,973

Clifton, VA $65,521

Orlean, VA $61,189

Paeonian Springs, VA $63,173

Paris, VA $61,189

Philomont, VA $62,694

Purcellville, VA $62,230

Bluemont, VA $61,397

Bristow, VA $64,210

Broad Run, VA $63,068

Calverton, VA $62,924

Casanova, VA $63,030

Rectortown, VA $61,669

Mechanicsville, VA $59,218

Midlothian, VA $59,128

Millers Tavern, VA $59,211

Mineral, VA $58,998

Moon, VA $57,768

Moseley, VA $58,931

New Canton, VA $57,655

New Kent, VA $58,894

New Point, VA $57,623

Newtown, VA $59,393

Norge, VA $58,020

North, VA $57,818

Oilville, VA $58,945

Onemo, VA $57,695

Ordinary, VA $57,569

Port Haywood, VA $57,614

Powhatan, VA $58,750

Providence Forge, VA $58,793

Quinton, VA $59,094

Rockville, VA $59,012

Ruthville, VA $58,672

Saint Stephens Church, VA $59,204

Saluda, VA $58,224

Sandston, VA $59,231

Sandy Hook, VA $58,635

Schley, VA $57,706

Severn, VA $57,522

Shacklefords, VA $58,256

State Farm, VA $58,898

Stevensville, VA $58,758

Studley, VA $59,214

Susan, VA $57,637

Toano, VA $58,202

Topping, VA $58,150

Trevilians, VA $58,600

Richmond, VA $59,353

Urbanna, VA $58,427

Wake, VA $58,062

Walkerton, VA $58,842

Ware Neck, VA $57,729

Water View, VA $58,415

West Point, VA $58,615

White Marsh, VA $57,633

Wicomico, VA $57,532

Williamsburg, VA $57,631

Woods Cross Roads, VA $57,840

Montpelier, VA $58,923

Oakton, VA $66,235

Occoquan, VA $65,747

Quantico, VA $63,562

Springfield, VA $66,824

Triangle, VA $64,022

Vienna, VA $66,824

Woodbridge, VA $65,272

Arlington, VA $67,160

Fort Myer, VA $67,161

Mattaponi, VA $58,397

Dhs, VA $67,161

Fort Valley, VA $58,063

Star Tannery, VA $57,495

Stephens City, VA $59,694

Stephenson, VA $59,733

Toms Brook, VA $58,031

White Post, VA $60,207

Woodstock, VA $57,551

Culpeper, VA $59,452

Aroda, VA $57,996

Banco, VA $58,192

Bealeton, VA $61,550

Boston, VA $59,294

Brandy Station, VA $60,494

Brightwood, VA $58,488

Castleton, VA $59,946

Elkwood, VA $60,415

Etlan, VA $58,353

Goldvein, VA $61,822

Graves Mill, VA $57,916

Haywood, VA $58,473

Hood, VA $57,552

Jeffersonton, VA $61,168

Leon, VA $58,735

Lignum, VA $60,066

Madison, VA $57,912

Midland, VA $62,163

Mitchells, VA $58,978

Oakpark, VA $58,279

Pratts, VA $57,905

Radiant, VA $58,120

Rapidan, VA $58,644

Remington, VA $61,061

Reva, VA $58,800

Richardsville, VA $60,567

Rixeyville, VA $60,410

Rochelle, VA $57,887

Somerville, VA $62,282

Sperryville, VA $58,742

Stevensburg, VA $60,186

Sumerduck, VA $61,078

Syria, VA $57,693

Viewtown, VA $60,450

Washington, VA $59,773

Wolftown, VA $57,556

Woodville, VA $59,322

Harrisonburg, VA $57,791

Basye, VA $57,329

Bergton, VA $57,152

Bridgewater, VA $57,683

Broadway, VA $57,505

Criders, VA $57,255

Dayton, VA $57,485

Edinburg, VA $57,427

Elkton, VA $57,600

Alexandria, VA $67,153

Fredericksburg, VA $60,846

Bowling Green, VA $59,665

Burr Hill, VA $59,672

Callao, VA $59,329

Caret, VA $60,037

Center Cross, VA $59,015

Champlain, VA $59,899

Coles Point, VA $60,124

Colonial Beach, VA $60,462

Corbin, VA $60,088

Dahlgren, VA $62,444

Dogue, VA $60,421

Dunnsville, VA $59,227

Edwardsville, VA $58,820

Farnham, VA $58,994

Garrisonville, VA $62,957

Hague, VA $59,689

Hartwood, VA $61,022

Haynesville, VA $59,639

Heathsville, VA $58,765

Hustle, VA $59,935

Irvington, VA $58,294

Jersey, VA $60,504

Kilmarnock, VA $58,343

King George, VA $61,448

Kinsale, VA $59,574

Ladysmith, VA $59,320

Lancaster, VA $58,486

Laneview, VA $58,628

Lively, VA $58,540

Locust Grove, VA $59,689

Loretto, VA $59,946

Lottsburg, VA $59,218

Merry Point, VA $58,395

Milford, VA $59,446

Mollusk, VA $58,415

Montross, VA $60,079

Morattico, VA $58,719

Mount Holly, VA $59,879

Ninde, VA $61,585

Nuttsville, VA $58,661

Oldhams, VA $59,525

Ophelia, VA $58,775

Partlow, VA $59,835

Port Royal, VA $59,931

Rappahannock Academy, VA $59,943

Reedville, VA $58,731

Rhoadesville, VA $59,127

Rollins Fork, VA $60,459

Fulks Run, VA $57,361

Hinton, VA $57,308

Keezletown, VA $57,588

Lacey Spring, VA $57,616

Linville, VA $57,587

Luray, VA $57,771

Mc Gaheysville, VA $57,654

Mount Crawford, VA $57,656

Mount Jackson, VA $57,468

Mount Solon, VA $57,476

New Market, VA $57,601

Orkney Springs, VA $57,344

Penn Laird, VA $57,680

Quicksburg, VA $57,525

Pleasant Valley, VA $57,649

Shenandoah, VA $57,620

Singers Glen, VA $57,583

Stanley, VA $57,625

Timberville, VA $57,610

Charlottesville, VA $57,713

Afton, VA $57,074

Arrington, VA $55,939

Barboursville, VA $57,938

Batesville, VA $57,576

Covesville, VA $57,079

Crozet, VA $57,604

Dyke, VA $57,575

Ruby, VA $62,656

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	$73,701	$35.0	20%
Chemicals	$70,630	$34.0	15%
Transportation	$70,016	$34.0	14%
MFG Durable	$68,787	$33.0	12%
Biotechnology	$67,559	$32.0	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.

$54,669

Average $61,417/year

$69,072

$4,556

Average $5,118/month

$5,756

$1,051

Average $1,181/week

$1,328

$26

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,072	$5,756	$1,328	$33
Average	$61,417	$5,118	$1,181	$30
25th Percentile	$54,669	$4,556	$1,051	$26

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