How much does a 3D Animation Artist make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$62K - $98K/yr
Base Pay
$58K - $90K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $8K/yr

$78K

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$62K$98K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a 3D Animation Artist is $77,571 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $72,076 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,495 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $62K-$98K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Animator

$65,774 /yr
Animator
$96,310 /yr
Senior Animator
$98,374 /yr
Lead Animator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Animator?

Job TitleSalary
Animator$65,774 /yr
Senior Animator$96,310 /yr
Lead Animator$98,374 /yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Animator

$65,774 /yr
Animator
$96,310 /yr
Senior Animator
$98,374 /yr
Lead Animator
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Animator?

Job TitleSalary
Animator$65,774 /yr
Senior Animator$96,310 /yr
Lead Animator$98,374 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a 3D Animation Artist at different companies?

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ProTrans International
3.8
3D Animation ArtistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$77,058

 / yr
ESi Visualization
5
3D Animation ArtistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$77,477

 / yr
Teleport Pictures
3
3D Animation ArtistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$32

 / hr
Viscira
2.9
3D Animation ArtistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$94,883

 / yr
SolidAnim
3
3D Animation ArtistSee 1 salaries from all locations

$71,604

 / yr

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3D Animation Artist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
ProTrans International 3D Animation Artist salaries - 1 salaries reported$77,058/yr
ESi Visualization 3D Animation Artist salaries - 1 salaries reported$77,477/yr
Teleport Pictures 3D Animation Artist salaries - 1 salaries reported$32/hr
Viscira 3D Animation Artist salaries - 1 salaries reported$94,883/yr
SolidAnim 3D Animation Artist salaries - 1 salaries reported$71,604/yr
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What is the pay outlook for Arts & Design?

Jobs in arts & design are growing due to increased access to remote work. These jobs often require a bachelor’s degree and technical skills such as graphic design software, web-development and research. Salaries vary, as jobs tend to be short-term and contractual, offering workers flexible schedules and the opportunity to manage multiple projects at once.

3D Animation Artist pay FAQ

The average salary for a 3D Animation Artist is $77,571 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 5 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a 3D Animation Artist employees in United States.

The highest salary for a 3D Animation Artist in United States is $97,511 per year.

The lowest salary for a 3D Animation Artist in United States is $61,960 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a 3D Animation Artist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a 3D Animation Artist.

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