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 $51,486 for beginners, reaching about $70,639 at mid-level, and approach $87,451 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 Virginia

How much does an Animator/Illustrator make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animator/Illustrator in Virginia is $61,416 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): $54,670 to $69,071
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,528

10% $48,528

50% (Median) $61,416

90% $76,041

Animator/Illustrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,071	$5,756	$1,328	$33
Average	$61,416	$5,118	$1,181	$30
25th Percentile	$54,670	$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): $51,486
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,821
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,639
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,178
Expert (over 8 years): $87,451

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
HR Service Center Representative I	less than 1 year	$51,486
Animator/Illustrator	1-2 years	$59,821
HR Service Center Representative III	2-4 years	$70,639
HR Service Center Supervisor	5-8 years	$84,178
HR Service Center Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$87,451

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:

Ivanhoe: $56,482
Lambsburg: $56,602
Laurel Fork: $56,665

Ivanhoe, VA $56,482

Lambsburg, VA $56,602

Laurel Fork, VA $56,665

Marion, VA $56,187

Max Meadows, VA $56,571

Meadowview, VA $55,681

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $56,132

Rocky Gap, VA $56,163

Ruther Glen, VA $59,244

Sealston, VA $60,777

Sharps, VA $58,984

Spotsylvania, VA $59,798

Sparta, VA $59,485

Stafford, VA $62,532

Stratford, VA $60,138

Tappahannock, VA $59,349

Thornburg, VA $59,994

Unionville, VA $59,021

Village, VA $59,274

Warsaw, VA $59,485

Weems, VA $58,317

Sandy Point, VA $59,562

White Stone, VA $58,155

Wicomico Church, VA $58,579

Woodford, VA $59,750

Zacata, VA $59,952

Winchester, VA $59,670

Bentonville, VA $59,158

Berryville, VA $60,531

Boyce, VA $60,641

Brucetown, VA $59,710

Chester Gap, VA $60,288

Clear Brook, VA $59,410

Cross Junction, VA $57,482

Fishers Hill, VA $58,309

Flint Hill, VA $59,961

Front Royal, VA $59,996

Gore, VA $57,804

Hume, VA $60,771

Huntly, VA $60,062

Strasburg, VA $58,081

Linden, VA $60,919

Markham, VA $60,906

Maurertown, VA $57,291

Middletown, VA $59,216

Millwood, VA $60,533

Rileyville, VA $58,496

Earlysville, VA $57,638

Esmont, VA $57,105

Faber, VA $56,852

Fishersville, VA $57,382

Free Union, VA $57,543

Gordonsville, VA $58,147

Greenwood, VA $57,312

Ivy, VA $57,663

Keene, VA $57,336

Keswick, VA $57,777

Locust Dale, VA $58,407

Lovingston, VA $56,242

Lyndhurst, VA $56,666

Montpelier Station, VA $58,161

Nellysford, VA $56,732

North Garden, VA $57,280

Orange, VA $58,730

Palmyra, VA $57,802

Piney River, VA $55,981

Quinque, VA $57,785

Roseland, VA $56,196

Ruckersville, VA $57,762

Schuyler, VA $56,905

Shipman, VA $56,234

Somerset, VA $58,163

Stanardsville, VA $57,593

Troy, VA $57,865

Tyro, VA $56,349

Waynesboro, VA $57,469

White Hall, VA $57,572

Woodberry Forest, VA $58,388

Achilles, VA $57,501

Amelia Court House, VA $58,568

Ark, VA $57,867

Arvonia, VA $57,353

Ashland, VA $59,138

Aylett, VA $59,166

Barhamsville, VA $58,314

Beaumont, VA $58,555

Beaverdam, VA $59,133

Bena, VA $57,484

Bohannon, VA $57,720

Bremo Bluff, VA $57,726

Bruington, VA $59,048

Bumpass, VA $59,044

Cardinal, VA $57,745

Cartersville, VA $58,203

Charles City, VA $58,679

Christchurch, VA $58,200

Church View, VA $58,335

Cobbs Creek, VA $57,906

Columbia, VA $58,052

Crozier, VA $58,945

Cumberland, VA $57,729

Deltaville, VA $57,953

Diggs, VA $57,742

Redwood, VA $56,195

Rich Creek, VA $56,386

Ridgeway, VA $56,779

Riner, VA $56,381

Ripplemead, VA $56,234

Rocky Mount, VA $56,246

Salem, VA $55,971

Sandy Level, VA $56,366

Shawsville, VA $56,144

Spencer, VA $56,766

Staffordsville, VA $56,483

Stanleytown, VA $56,872

Stuart, VA $56,751

Thaxton, VA $56,077

Troutville, VA $56,055

Union Hall, VA $56,255

Vesta, VA $56,679

Villamont, VA $56,049

Vinton, VA $55,944

Wirtz, VA $56,082

Woolwine, VA $56,639

Bristol, VA $54,563

Abingdon, VA $55,373

Andover, VA $55,208

Appalachia, VA $55,208

Bee, VA $55,890

Ben Hur, VA $55,437

Big Stone Gap, VA $54,716

Birchleaf, VA $55,945

Blackwater, VA $54,784

Castlewood, VA $54,944

Cleveland, VA $55,611

Clinchco, VA $55,896

Clintwood, VA $55,833

Coeburn, VA $55,300

Damascus, VA $55,807

Dante, VA $55,614

Davenport, VA $55,999

Dryden, VA $54,895

Duffield, VA $54,430

Dungannon, VA $54,629

East Stone Gap, VA $54,831

Ewing, VA $56,138

Fort Blackmore, VA $54,279

Gate City, VA $53,908

Haysi, VA $56,216

Hiltons, VA $54,036

Honaker, VA $55,922

Jonesville, VA $55,572

Keokee, VA $55,057

Lebanon, VA $55,395

Mc Clure, VA $55,625

Mendota, VA $54,581

Nickelsville, VA $54,352

Nora, VA $55,479

Norton, VA $55,267

Pennington Gap, VA $55,044

Pound, VA $55,496

Rosedale, VA $55,860

Rose Hill, VA $56,039

Saint Charles, VA $55,367

Saint Paul, VA $55,295

Weber City, VA $53,744

Whitetop, VA $56,025

Wise, VA $55,415

Pulaski, VA $56,627

Atkins, VA $56,149

Austinville, VA $56,602

Barren Springs, VA $56,650

Bastian, VA $56,156

Bland, VA $56,288

Broadford, VA $56,098

Cana, VA $56,689

Ceres, VA $56,103

Chilhowie, VA $56,084

Cripple Creek, VA $56,338

Crockett, VA $56,324

Draper, VA $56,580

Dugspur, VA $56,621

Elk Creek, VA $56,298

Emory, VA $55,925

Fancy Gap, VA $56,640

Fries, VA $56,487

Galax, VA $56,579

Glade Spring, VA $55,814

Rural Retreat, VA $56,253

Saltville, VA $56,108

Speedwell, VA $56,289

Sugar Grove, VA $56,162

Tannersville, VA $56,064

Troutdale, VA $56,122

Willis, VA $56,591

Woodlawn, VA $56,614

Wytheville, VA $56,455

Staunton, VA $57,399

Augusta Springs, VA $57,157

Bacova, VA $56,888

Blue Grass, VA $56,911

Brownsburg, VA $56,571

Buena Vista, VA $56,108

Churchville, VA $57,559

Clifton Forge, VA $56,696

Covington, VA $56,389

Craigsville, VA $57,163

Crimora, VA $57,618

Deerfield, VA $57,208

Doe Hill, VA $57,159

Fairfield, VA $56,488

Fort Defiance, VA $57,660

Glen Wilton, VA $56,481

Goshen, VA $56,917

Greenville, VA $56,882

Grottoes, VA $57,671

Head Waters, VA $57,254

Hot Springs, VA $56,730

Iron Gate, VA $56,793

Lexington, VA $56,587

Low Moor, VA $56,661

Mc Dowell, VA $57,182

Middlebrook, VA $56,896

Millboro, VA $56,940

Mint Spring, VA $57,182

Montebello, VA $56,377

Monterey, VA $57,017

Mount Sidney, VA $57,686

Mustoe, VA $57,112

New Hope, VA $57,653

Port Republic, VA $57,640

Raphine, VA $56,640

Rockbridge Baths, VA $56,696

Selma, VA $56,716

Steeles Tavern, VA $56,756

Stuarts Draft, VA $56,968

Swoope, VA $57,298

Verona, VA $57,687

Vesuvius, VA $56,250

Warm Springs, VA $56,906

West Augusta, VA $57,332

Weyers Cave, VA $57,700

Williamsville, VA $57,213

Lynchburg, VA $55,268

Altavista, VA $55,792

Alton, VA $57,012

Amherst, VA $55,644

Appomattox, VA $55,744

Bedford, VA $56,084

Big Island, VA $55,777

Blairs, VA $56,998

Brookneal, VA $56,013

Buffalo Junction, VA $57,192

Callands, VA $56,722

Chatham, VA $56,769

Clifford, VA $55,728

Clover, VA $56,872

Cluster Springs, VA $57,189

Coleman Falls, VA $55,497

Concord, VA $55,344

Crystal Hill, VA $56,785

Danville, VA $57,043

Hillsville, VA $56,689

Carson, VA $58,873

Hiwassee, VA $56,503

Independence, VA $56,307

Annandale, VA $66,996

Burke, VA $66,368

Dumfries, VA $64,425

Dunn Loring, VA $67,082

Fairfax, VA $66,080

Fairfax Station, VA $65,901

Falls Church, VA $67,141

Fort Belvoir, VA $66,329

Great Falls, VA $66,082

Greenway, VA $67,139

Lorton, VA $65,954

Merrifield, VA $66,928

Mc Lean, VA $67,133

West Mclean, VA $67,139

Mount Vernon, VA $66,578

Newington, VA $66,425

Dry Fork, VA $56,888

Brooke, VA $62,078

Evington, VA $55,575

Forest, VA $55,466

Gladstone, VA $55,792

Gladys, VA $55,793

Glasgow, VA $56,150

Goode, VA $55,650

Gretna, VA $56,364

Halifax, VA $56,995

Howardsville, VA $56,904

Hurt, VA $56,049

Java, VA $56,704

Ararat, VA $56,675

Axton, VA $56,850

Bassett, VA $56,809

Belspring, VA $56,514

Bent Mountain, VA $56,034

Blacksburg, VA $56,247

Blue Ridge, VA $56,016

Boones Mill, VA $55,995

Buchanan, VA $56,205

Callaway, VA $56,141

Christiansburg, VA $56,253

Cascade, VA $56,801

Catawba, VA $56,109

Check, VA $56,228

Claudville, VA $56,641

Cloverdale, VA $55,911

Collinsville, VA $56,998

Copper Hill, VA $56,154

Critz, VA $56,732

Daleville, VA $55,969

Dublin, VA $56,544

Eagle Rock, VA $56,367

Eggleston, VA $56,430

Elliston, VA $56,097

Ferrum, VA $56,455

Fieldale, VA $56,916

Fincastle, VA $56,143

Floyd, VA $56,460

Glade Hill, VA $56,208

Glen Lyn, VA $56,250

Goodview, VA $56,009

Hardy, VA $55,986

Henry, VA $56,540

Huddleston, VA $56,194

Keeling, VA $56,941

Chester, VA $59,150

Chesterfield, VA $59,114

Church Road, VA $58,920

Colonial Heights, VA $59,174

Courtland, VA $57,752

Dendron, VA $57,925

Dewitt, VA $58,731

Dinwiddie, VA $58,891

Disputanta, VA $58,939

Dolphin, VA $58,086

Drewryville, VA $57,626

Ebony, VA $57,228

Elberon, VA $57,687

Emporia, VA $57,756

Ford, VA $58,783

Franklin, VA $57,574

Freeman, VA $58,073

Gasburg, VA $57,351

Hopewell, VA $59,052

Ivor, VA $57,667

Jarratt, VA $58,254

Lawrenceville, VA $57,870

Mc Kenney, VA $58,577

Meredithville, VA $57,787

Newsoms, VA $57,384

Prince George, VA $59,108

Rawlings, VA $58,351

Sedley, VA $57,829

Skippers, VA $57,525

Spring Grove, VA $58,239

Stony Creek, VA $58,574

Surry, VA $57,545

Sussex, VA $58,442

Sutherland, VA $59,058

Valentines, VA $57,405

Wakefield, VA $57,903

Warfield, VA $58,399

Waverly, VA $58,359

White Plains, VA $57,373

Wilsons, VA $58,608

Yale, VA $58,206

Zuni, VA $57,645

Claremont, VA $58,317

Farmville, VA $57,223

Baskerville, VA $57,129

Indian Valley, VA $56,542

Mc Coy, VA $56,419

Martinsville, VA $56,904

Meadows Of Dan, VA $56,693

Moneta, VA $56,102

Montvale, VA $56,102

Narrows, VA $56,420

Newbern, VA $56,469

New Castle, VA $56,146

Newport, VA $56,274

New River, VA $56,625

Oriskany, VA $56,255

Paint Bank, VA $56,167

Parrott, VA $56,446

Patrick Springs, VA $56,797

Pearisburg, VA $56,476

Pembroke, VA $56,475

Penhook, VA $56,395

Pilot, VA $56,273

Pittsville, VA $56,367

Radford, VA $56,561

Long Island, VA $56,005

Lowry, VA $55,755

Lynch Station, VA $56,011

Madison Heights, VA $55,269

Monroe, VA $55,545

Naruna, VA $55,836

Nathalie, VA $56,511

Natural Bridge, VA $56,327

Natural Bridge Station, VA $56,085

Nelson, VA $57,276

Norwood, VA $56,006

Ringgold, VA $56,962

Rustburg, VA $55,397

Scottsburg, VA $57,073

Scottsville, VA $57,381

South Boston, VA $57,123

Spout Spring, VA $55,498

Sutherlin, VA $56,967

Sweet Briar, VA $55,433

Vernon Hill, VA $56,900

Virgilina, VA $57,140

Wingina, VA $56,338

Amonate, VA $56,213

Bandy, VA $56,089

Big Rock, VA $56,394

Bishop, VA $56,095

Bluefield, VA $56,268

Boissevain, VA $56,130

Breaks, VA $56,302

Burkes Garden, VA $56,152

Cedar Bluff, VA $56,235

Doran, VA $56,466

Falls Mills, VA $56,130

Grundy, VA $56,489

Horsepen, VA $56,117

Hurley, VA $56,199

Jewell Ridge, VA $56,235

Keen Mountain, VA $56,454

Mavisdale, VA $56,240

Maxie, VA $56,406

North Tazewell, VA $56,226

Oakwood, VA $56,486

Pilgrims Knob, VA $56,332

Pocahontas, VA $56,149

Pounding Mill, VA $56,313

Raven, VA $56,439

Red Ash, VA $56,491

Richlands, VA $56,459

Rowe, VA $56,261

Shortt Gap, VA $56,386

Swords Creek, VA $56,244

Tazewell, VA $56,138

Vansant, VA $56,246

Whitewood, VA $56,252

Wolford, VA $56,262

Boydton, VA $57,252

Bracey, VA $57,398

Brodnax, VA $57,620

Buckingham, VA $56,611

Burkeville, VA $57,487

Charlotte Court House, VA $56,663

Chase City, VA $56,957

Clarksville, VA $57,353

Crewe, VA $57,853

Cullen, VA $56,494

Dillwyn, VA $57,176

Drakes Branch, VA $56,951

Dundas, VA $57,798

Evergreen, VA $55,798

Fort Mitchell, VA $56,950

Green Bay, VA $57,169

Hampden Sydney, VA $57,310

Kenbridge, VA $57,488

Keysville, VA $56,945

La Crosse, VA $57,310

Lunenburg, VA $57,053

Meherrin, VA $57,059

Nottoway, VA $57,765

Pamplin, VA $56,305

Phenix, VA $56,051

Prospect, VA $56,659

Randolph, VA $56,755

Red House, VA $55,887

Red Oak, VA $57,030

Rice, VA $57,560

Saxe, VA $56,907

Skipwith, VA $57,070

South Hill, VA $57,289

Victoria, VA $57,254

Wylliesburg, VA $56,979

Roanoke, VA $55,872

Wachapreague, VA $58,014

Wardtown, VA $57,901

Wattsville, VA $58,068

Willis Wharf, VA $57,996

Windsor, VA $57,502

Withams, VA $58,022

Norfolk, VA $57,207

Newport News, VA $57,335

Fort Eustis, VA $57,358

Hampton, VA $57,371

Fort Monroe, VA $57,339

Poquoson, VA $57,352

Yorktown, VA $57,420

Lackey, VA $57,443

Seaford, VA $57,373

Portsmouth, VA $57,223

Fort Lee, VA $59,171

Petersburg, VA $59,171

Virginia State University, VA $59,171

Alberta, VA $58,002

Ammon, VA $58,779

Blackstone, VA $58,282

Boykins, VA $57,452

Branchville, VA $57,316

Capron, VA $57,735

Round Hill, VA $62,034

Catharpin, VA $64,358

Delaplane, VA $61,385

Ashburn, VA $64,625

Chantilly, VA $65,305

Gainesville, VA $63,834

Hamilton, VA $62,870

Lincoln, VA $62,808

Sterling, VA $65,411

Haymarket, VA $63,773

Herndon, VA $65,652

Leesburg, VA $63,609

Lovettsville, VA $62,200

Nokesville, VA $63,913

Upperville, VA $61,588

Warrenton, VA $61,812

Reston, VA $66,029

Waterford, VA $62,766

The Plains, VA $62,943

Doswell, VA $59,158

Dutton, VA $57,893

Fork Union, VA $57,903

Foster, VA $57,707

Glen Allen, VA $59,292

Gloucester, VA $57,832

Gloucester Point, VA $57,482

Goochland, VA $58,645

Grimstead, VA $57,852

Gum Spring, VA $58,645

Gwynn, VA $57,851

Hadensville, VA $58,553

Hallieford, VA $57,834

Hanover, VA $59,170

Hardyville, VA $58,006

Hartfield, VA $58,026

Hayes, VA $57,518

Henrico, VA $59,336

Hudgins, VA $57,807

Jamaica, VA $58,529

Jamestown, VA $57,650

Jetersville, VA $57,896

Kents Store, VA $58,033

King And Queen Court House, VA $58,617

King William, VA $58,921

Lanexa, VA $58,526

Lightfoot, VA $57,933

Little Plymouth, VA $58,544

Locust Hill, VA $58,200

Louisa, VA $58,635

Macon, VA $58,702

Maidens, VA $58,869

Manakin Sabot, VA $59,061

Mannboro, VA $58,677

Manquin, VA $59,093

Maryus, VA $57,490

Mascot, VA $58,372

Mathews, VA $57,741

Burgess, VA $58,742

Accomac, VA $57,968

Assawoman, VA $57,991

Atlantic, VA $58,069

Battery Park, VA $57,343

Belle Haven, VA $57,934

Birdsnest, VA $57,825

Bloxom, VA $58,057

Cape Charles, VA $57,746

Capeville, VA $57,757

Carrollton, VA $57,337

Carrsville, VA $57,598

Cheriton, VA $57,751

Chesapeake, VA $57,358

Chincoteague Island, VA $58,106

Wallops Island, VA $58,064

Craddockville, VA $57,943

Davis Wharf, VA $57,931

Eastville, VA $57,773

Exmore, VA $57,909

Franktown, VA $57,845

Greenbackville, VA $58,238

Greenbush, VA $58,072

Hacksneck, VA $57,911

Hallwood, VA $58,041

Harborton, VA $58,053

Horntown, VA $58,140

Oak Hall, VA $58,020

Isle Of Wight, VA $57,465

Jamesville, VA $57,878

Jenkins Bridge, VA $58,050

Keller, VA $57,981

Locustville, VA $57,978

Machipongo, VA $57,816

Mappsville, VA $58,028

Marionville, VA $57,815

Mears, VA $57,998

Melfa, VA $57,988

Modest Town, VA $58,138

Nassawadox, VA $57,876

Nelsonia, VA $58,142

New Church, VA $58,121

Onancock, VA $58,037

Onley, VA $57,973

Oyster, VA $57,765

Painter, VA $57,945

Parksley, VA $58,068

Pungoteague, VA $57,970

Quinby, VA $57,817

Rescue, VA $57,340

Sanford, VA $58,131

Saxis, VA $58,140

Seaview, VA $57,753

Smithfield, VA $57,402

Suffolk, VA $57,376

Tangier, VA $58,284

Tasley, VA $58,097

Temperanceville, VA $58,041

Townsend, VA $57,764

Virginia Beach, VA $58,122

Dulles, VA $66,048

Aldie, VA $63,963

Amissville, VA $60,851

Arcola, VA $64,604

Manassas, VA $64,710

Marshall, VA $61,744

Middleburg, VA $62,879

Catlett, VA $63,174

Centreville, VA $64,971

Clifton, VA $65,519

Orlean, VA $61,187

Paeonian Springs, VA $63,171

Paris, VA $61,187

Philomont, VA $62,693

Purcellville, VA $62,228

Bluemont, VA $61,395

Bristow, VA $64,208

Broad Run, VA $63,066

Calverton, VA $62,923

Casanova, VA $63,028

Rectortown, VA $61,667

Mechanicsville, VA $59,216

Midlothian, VA $59,127

Millers Tavern, VA $59,210

Mineral, VA $58,997

Moon, VA $57,766

Moseley, VA $58,930

New Canton, VA $57,653

New Kent, VA $58,892

New Point, VA $57,621

Newtown, VA $59,391

Norge, VA $58,018

North, VA $57,817

Oilville, VA $58,944

Onemo, VA $57,693

Ordinary, VA $57,568

Port Haywood, VA $57,612

Powhatan, VA $58,748

Providence Forge, VA $58,791

Quinton, VA $59,092

Rockville, VA $59,010

Ruthville, VA $58,670

Saint Stephens Church, VA $59,202

Saluda, VA $58,223

Sandston, VA $59,230

Sandy Hook, VA $58,633

Schley, VA $57,704

Severn, VA $57,520

Shacklefords, VA $58,254

State Farm, VA $58,897

Stevensville, VA $58,756

Studley, VA $59,212

Susan, VA $57,635

Toano, VA $58,200

Topping, VA $58,148

Trevilians, VA $58,598

Richmond, VA $59,352

Urbanna, VA $58,425

Wake, VA $58,061

Walkerton, VA $58,840

Ware Neck, VA $57,728

Water View, VA $58,413

West Point, VA $58,614

White Marsh, VA $57,632

Wicomico, VA $57,530

Williamsburg, VA $57,629

Woods Cross Roads, VA $57,839

Montpelier, VA $58,922

Oakton, VA $66,233

Occoquan, VA $65,745

Quantico, VA $63,560

Springfield, VA $66,822

Triangle, VA $64,020

Vienna, VA $66,822

Woodbridge, VA $65,270

Arlington, VA $67,158

Fort Myer, VA $67,159

Mattaponi, VA $58,395

Dhs, VA $67,159

Fort Valley, VA $58,061

Star Tannery, VA $57,493

Stephens City, VA $59,692

Stephenson, VA $59,732

Toms Brook, VA $58,029

White Post, VA $60,206

Woodstock, VA $57,549

Culpeper, VA $59,450

Aroda, VA $57,994

Banco, VA $58,190

Bealeton, VA $61,548

Boston, VA $59,293

Brandy Station, VA $60,492

Brightwood, VA $58,486

Castleton, VA $59,944

Elkwood, VA $60,413

Etlan, VA $58,351

Goldvein, VA $61,820

Graves Mill, VA $57,915

Haywood, VA $58,471

Hood, VA $57,550

Jeffersonton, VA $61,167

Leon, VA $58,733

Lignum, VA $60,064

Madison, VA $57,910

Midland, VA $62,161

Mitchells, VA $58,976

Oakpark, VA $58,277

Pratts, VA $57,903

Radiant, VA $58,118

Rapidan, VA $58,642

Remington, VA $61,059

Reva, VA $58,798

Richardsville, VA $60,565

Rixeyville, VA $60,409

Rochelle, VA $57,886

Somerville, VA $62,280

Sperryville, VA $58,741

Stevensburg, VA $60,184

Sumerduck, VA $61,076

Syria, VA $57,691

Viewtown, VA $60,448

Washington, VA $59,771

Wolftown, VA $57,554

Woodville, VA $59,321

Harrisonburg, VA $57,789

Basye, VA $57,327

Bergton, VA $57,151

Bridgewater, VA $57,681

Broadway, VA $57,503

Criders, VA $57,253

Dayton, VA $57,484

Edinburg, VA $57,425

Elkton, VA $57,598

Alexandria, VA $67,151

Fredericksburg, VA $60,844

Bowling Green, VA $59,663

Burr Hill, VA $59,671

Callao, VA $59,327

Caret, VA $60,035

Center Cross, VA $59,013

Champlain, VA $59,898

Coles Point, VA $60,122

Colonial Beach, VA $60,460

Corbin, VA $60,086

Dahlgren, VA $62,443

Dogue, VA $60,420

Dunnsville, VA $59,225

Edwardsville, VA $58,818

Farnham, VA $58,992

Garrisonville, VA $62,955

Hague, VA $59,687

Hartwood, VA $61,020

Haynesville, VA $59,638

Heathsville, VA $58,763

Hustle, VA $59,933

Irvington, VA $58,292

Jersey, VA $60,503

Kilmarnock, VA $58,342

King George, VA $61,447

Kinsale, VA $59,572

Ladysmith, VA $59,319

Lancaster, VA $58,484

Laneview, VA $58,627

Lively, VA $58,539

Locust Grove, VA $59,688

Loretto, VA $59,944

Lottsburg, VA $59,216

Merry Point, VA $58,393

Milford, VA $59,444

Mollusk, VA $58,414

Montross, VA $60,077

Morattico, VA $58,717

Mount Holly, VA $59,877

Ninde, VA $61,583

Nuttsville, VA $58,659

Oldhams, VA $59,524

Ophelia, VA $58,773

Partlow, VA $59,833

Port Royal, VA $59,929

Rappahannock Academy, VA $59,941

Reedville, VA $58,729

Rhoadesville, VA $59,125

Rollins Fork, VA $60,457

Fulks Run, VA $57,360

Hinton, VA $57,307

Keezletown, VA $57,586

Lacey Spring, VA $57,615

Linville, VA $57,585

Luray, VA $57,770

Mc Gaheysville, VA $57,653

Mount Crawford, VA $57,654

Mount Jackson, VA $57,466

Mount Solon, VA $57,474

New Market, VA $57,599

Orkney Springs, VA $57,342

Penn Laird, VA $57,678

Quicksburg, VA $57,523

Pleasant Valley, VA $57,647

Shenandoah, VA $57,618

Singers Glen, VA $57,581

Stanley, VA $57,623

Timberville, VA $57,609

Charlottesville, VA $57,712

Afton, VA $57,073

Arrington, VA $55,938

Barboursville, VA $57,936

Batesville, VA $57,574

Covesville, VA $57,077

Crozet, VA $57,602

Dyke, VA $57,573

Ruby, VA $62,654

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	$73,699	$35.0	20%
Chemicals	$70,628	$34.0	15%
Transportation	$70,014	$34.0	14%
MFG Durable	$68,785	$33.0	12%
Biotechnology	$67,557	$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.

$54,670

Average $61,416/year

$69,071

$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	$69,071	$5,756	$1,328	$33
Average	$61,416	$5,118	$1,181	$30
25th Percentile	$54,670	$4,556	$1,051	$26

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