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The average salary for an Animator in U.S. is $109,630.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $109,630

$57,090$169,580

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $52.71

$27.45$81.53

What does an Animator earn?

On average, animators in the U.S. earn around $109,630 per year. Animators are skilled at creating visuals and bring stories to life in the form of cartoons and movies. Animators can choose to specialise in this field such as 2D and 3D creation, CGI, or stop-motion animation.

How to earn more as an Animator

To become an animator, you will need a degree in animation, computer graphics, or fine art. Alternatively, you can undertake an apprenticeship in this area. To increase your earning potential, you can move into a professional specialised field such as 3D animation, motion graphics, or VFX. You could also become self-employed or set up your own animation studio.

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