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 $50,181 for beginners, reaching about $68,848 at mid-level, and approach $85,247 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 Vermont

How much does an Animator/Illustrator make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animator/Illustrator in Vermont is $59,862 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,115
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,285 to $67,323
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,297

10% $47,297

50% (Median) $59,862

90% $74,115

Animator/Illustrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,323	$5,610	$1,295	$32
Average	$59,862	$4,989	$1,151	$29
25th Percentile	$53,285	$4,440	$1,025	$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): $50,181
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,308
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,848
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,049
Expert (over 8 years): $85,247

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
HR Service Center Representative I	less than 1 year	$50,181
Animator/Illustrator	1-2 years	$58,308
HR Service Center Representative III	2-4 years	$68,848
HR Service Center Supervisor	5-8 years	$75,049
HR Service Center Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$85,247

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:

Adamant: $61,274
Barre: $61,366
Cabot: $61,231

Adamant, VT $61,274

Barre, VT $61,366

Cabot, VT $61,231

Calais, VT $61,285

East Barre, VT $61,273

East Calais, VT $61,274

East Montpelier, VT $61,315

Eden, VT $61,234

Eden Mills, VT $61,178

Graniteville, VT $61,362

Hyde Park, VT $61,324

Johnson, VT $61,401

Lake Elmore, VT $61,256

Marshfield, VT $61,242

Moretown, VT $61,406

Morrisville, VT $61,398

Moscow, VT $61,430

Northfield, VT $61,331

Northfield Falls, VT $61,617

North Hyde Park, VT $61,320

North Montpelier, VT $61,258

Plainfield, VT $61,250

Roxbury, VT $61,146

South Barre, VT $61,437

Waterbury, VT $61,423

Stowe, VT $61,432

Waitsfield, VT $61,398

Warren, VT $61,283

Washington, VT $61,164

Waterbury Center, VT $61,422

Websterville, VT $61,353

Williamstown, VT $61,281

Wolcott, VT $61,248

Woodbury, VT $61,187

Worcester, VT $61,248

Rutland, VT $61,247

Belmont, VT $61,057

Benson, VT $61,057

Bomoseen, VT $61,153

Brandon, VT $61,198

Bridport, VT $61,205

Castleton, VT $61,165

Center Rutland, VT $61,207

Chittenden, VT $61,066

Cuttingsville, VT $61,045

Danby, VT $61,149

East Middlebury, VT $61,239

East Poultney, VT $61,156

East Wallingford, VT $61,089

Fair Haven, VT $61,111

Florence, VT $61,090

Forest Dale, VT $61,201

Gaysville, VT $60,812

Granville, VT $61,100

Hancock, VT $61,090

Hydeville, VT $61,161

Killington, VT $61,083

Middlebury, VT $61,333

Middletown Springs, VT $61,123

Mount Holly, VT $61,066

North Clarendon, VT $61,156

Orwell, VT $61,149

Pawlet, VT $61,171

Pittsfield, VT $61,118

Pittsford, VT $61,177

Poultney, VT $61,165

Proctor, VT $61,233

Ripton, VT $61,162

Rochester, VT $61,131

Rupert, VT $61,125

Salisbury, VT $61,222

Shoreham, VT $61,170

Stockbridge, VT $61,062

Wallingford, VT $61,095

Wells, VT $61,173

West Pawlet, VT $61,194

West Rupert, VT $61,179

West Rutland, VT $61,142

Whiting, VT $61,173

Saint Johnsbury, VT $61,239

Albany, VT $61,203

Barnet, VT $61,173

Barton, VT $61,197

Beebe Plain, VT $61,215

Concord, VT $61,115

Coventry, VT $61,286

Craftsbury, VT $61,221

Craftsbury Common, VT $61,224

Danville, VT $61,187

Derby, VT $61,215

Derby Line, VT $61,169

East Burke, VT $61,167

East Charleston, VT $61,173

East Hardwick, VT $61,206

East Haven, VT $61,034

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $61,237

Glover, VT $61,178

Granby, VT $60,959

Greensboro, VT $61,158

Greensboro Bend, VT $61,197

Hardwick, VT $61,264

Irasburg, VT $61,181

Island Pond, VT $61,081

Lowell, VT $61,161

Lower Waterford, VT $61,231

Lyndon, VT $61,220

Lyndon Center, VT $61,289

Lyndonville, VT $61,222

Morgan, VT $61,112

Newport, VT $61,251

Newport Center, VT $61,173

North Concord, VT $61,014

North Troy, VT $61,182

Orleans, VT $61,159

Passumpsic, VT $61,242

Peacham, VT $61,119

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $61,244

Sheffield, VT $61,136

Sutton, VT $61,131

Troy, VT $61,188

West Burke, VT $61,172

West Charleston, VT $61,143

West Danville, VT $61,190

Westfield, VT $61,142

West Glover, VT $61,184

Averill, VT $60,828

Beecher Falls, VT $61,222

Canaan, VT $61,070

Gilman, VT $61,339

Guildhall, VT $60,989

Lunenburg, VT $61,122

Norton, VT $60,950

North Bennington, VT $61,630

North Pownal, VT $61,755

Pownal, VT $61,789

White River Junction, VT $61,231

Ascutney, VT $61,259

Barnard, VT $61,092

Bethel, VT $61,129

Bradford, VT $61,193

Bridgewater, VT $61,154

Bridgewater Corners, VT $61,033

Brookfield, VT $61,189

Brownsville, VT $61,156

Chelsea, VT $61,154

Corinth, VT $61,137

East Corinth, VT $61,163

East Randolph, VT $61,175

East Ryegate, VT $61,122

East Thetford, VT $61,197

Fairlee, VT $61,131

Groton, VT $61,148

Hartford, VT $61,390

Hartland, VT $61,175

Hartland Four Corners, VT $61,173

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $61,330

Newbury, VT $61,140

North Hartland, VT $61,219

North Pomfret, VT $61,114

North Thetford, VT $61,196

Norwich, VT $61,184

Plymouth, VT $60,989

Post Mills, VT $61,183

Quechee, VT $61,246

Randolph, VT $61,235

Randolph Center, VT $61,204

Reading, VT $61,040

Sharon, VT $61,128

South Pomfret, VT $61,070

South Royalton, VT $61,146

South Ryegate, VT $61,158

South Strafford, VT $61,143

South Woodstock, VT $61,055

Strafford, VT $61,090

Taftsville, VT $61,251

Thetford, VT $61,197

Thetford Center, VT $61,133

Topsham, VT $61,115

Tunbridge, VT $61,126

Vershire, VT $61,098

Wells River, VT $61,162

West Fairlee, VT $61,275

West Hartford, VT $61,115

West Newbury, VT $61,139

West Topsham, VT $61,164

Wilder, VT $61,393

Windsor, VT $61,200

Woodstock, VT $61,125

Bellows Falls, VT $61,348

Cambridgeport, VT $61,278

Cavendish, VT $61,075

Chester, VT $61,136

Chester Depot, VT $61,114

Grafton, VT $61,089

Londonderry, VT $61,199

Ludlow, VT $61,106

North Springfield, VT $61,320

Perkinsville, VT $61,153

Peru, VT $61,135

Proctorsville, VT $61,085

Saxtons River, VT $61,336

South Londonderry, VT $61,237

Springfield, VT $61,290

Westminster, VT $61,348

Westminster Station, VT $61,352

Weston, VT $61,072

Shaftsbury, VT $61,557

Brattleboro, VT $61,473

Bondville, VT $61,219

East Dover, VT $61,344

Jacksonville, VT $61,498

Jamaica, VT $61,220

Marlboro, VT $61,778

Newfane, VT $61,303

Putney, VT $61,290

Readsboro, VT $61,785

South Newfane, VT $61,325

Stamford, VT $61,741

Townshend, VT $61,248

Vernon, VT $61,661

Wardsboro, VT $61,292

West Dover, VT $61,393

West Dummerston, VT $61,319

West Halifax, VT $61,413

West Townshend, VT $61,165

West Wardsboro, VT $61,167

Whitingham, VT $61,476

Williamsville, VT $61,319

Wilmington, VT $61,439

Burlington, VT $61,606

South Burlington, VT $61,603

Winooski, VT $61,606

Colchester, VT $61,606

Alburgh, VT $61,299

Bakersfield, VT $61,390

Belvidere Center, VT $61,167

Bristol, VT $61,403

Cambridge, VT $61,476

Charlotte, VT $61,523

East Berkshire, VT $61,331

East Fairfield, VT $61,422

Enosburg Falls, VT $61,253

Essex, VT $61,559

Essex Junction, VT $61,564

Fairfax, VT $61,480

Fairfield, VT $61,421

Ferrisburgh, VT $61,455

Franklin, VT $61,256

Grand Isle, VT $61,486

Highgate Center, VT $61,308

Highgate Springs, VT $61,339

Hinesburg, VT $61,522

Huntington, VT $61,475

Isle La Motte, VT $61,375

Jeffersonville, VT $61,434

Jericho, VT $61,508

Jonesville, VT $61,521

Milton, VT $61,537

Monkton, VT $61,472

Montgomery, VT $61,253

Montgomery Center, VT $61,178

New Haven, VT $61,395

North Ferrisburgh, VT $61,482

North Hero, VT $61,421

Richford, VT $61,242

Richmond, VT $61,515

Saint Albans, VT $61,448

Saint Albans Bay, VT $61,441

Shelburne, VT $61,579

Sheldon, VT $61,375

Sheldon Springs, VT $61,526

South Hero, VT $61,542

Starksboro, VT $61,439

Swanton, VT $61,364

Underhill, VT $61,494

Underhill Center, VT $61,496

Vergennes, VT $61,376

Waterville, VT $61,397

Westford, VT $61,525

Williston, VT $61,571

Montpelier, VT $61,356

Bennington, VT $61,675

Arlington, VT $61,458

Dorset, VT $61,219

East Arlington, VT $61,196

East Dorset, VT $61,220

Manchester, VT $61,386

Manchester Center, VT $61,345

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	$71,834	$35.0	20%
Chemicals	$68,841	$33.0	15%
Transportation	$68,243	$33.0	14%
MFG Durable	$67,046	$32.0	12%
Biotechnology	$65,848	$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.

$53,285

Average $59,862/year

$67,323

$4,440

Average $4,989/month

$5,610

$1,025

Average $1,151/week

$1,295

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,323	$5,610	$1,295	$32
Average	$59,862	$4,989	$1,151	$29
25th Percentile	$53,285	$4,440	$1,025	$26

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