Salary for Animator Jobs
Updated: 6 Feb 2012
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| National Salary Data ( ?XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $32K | $64K | $96K |
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| Salary | $29,421 - $82,015 |
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| Bonus | $1.79 - $9,192 |
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| Profit Sharing | n/a | Not enough data |
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Total Pay (?XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). ) | $25,131 - $93,513 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 6 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 273 |
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Companies and Industries for
Animator
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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Salary Range
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| 3d Animation | $27,867 - $92,561 |
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| Entertainment or Game Software | $32,719 - $102,358 |
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| Audio / Video / Entertainment Production | $28,358 - $86,855 |
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| Media -- Film Visual Effects | $26,365 - $91,523 |
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| Toys/Games | $29,612 - $90,779 |
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Key Statistics for
Animator
Jobs
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Female
18%
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Male
82%
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| Salary: | $22,601 - $50,076 | |
$36,376 - $60,622
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| Bachelor's Degree | $25,102 - $82,820 |
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| Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Animation | $30,410 - $71,509 |
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| Associate's Degree | $25,000 - $50,249 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | $33,832 - $80,000 |
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| Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Animation | $27,250 - $47,500 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
70% |
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Dental:
53% |
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Vision:
41% |
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None:
28% |
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Career Path for
Animator
Jobs
Animator
Salary Range
$25,131 - $93,513
Animator
Salary Range
$25,131 - $93,513
Salary Map for
Animator
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Animator Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Animator Jobs
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Animator
Salary Range:
$32,000 - $111,568
#1 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Animator
Salary Range:
$14,707 - $81,289
#2 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Animator
Salary Range:
$37,586 - $116,394
#3 Highest Paying Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Animator
Salary Range:
$48,696 - $68,986
#4 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Animator
Salary Range:
$27,250 - $72,414
#5 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Animator
Salary Range:
$33,064 - $54,045
#6 Highest Paying Location
Orlando, Florida (FL)
Animator
Salary Range:
$24,600 - $46,500
#7 Highest Paying Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Animator
Salary Range:
$19,700 - $45,750
#8 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Animator
Salary Range:
$32,000 - $111,568
#1 Most Popular Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Animator
Salary Range:
$37,586 - $116,394
#2 Most Popular Location
New York, New York (NY)
Animator
Salary Range:
$14,707 - $81,289
#3 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Animator
Salary Range:
$33,064 - $54,045
#4 Most Popular Location
Orlando, Florida (FL)
Animator
Salary Range:
$24,600 - $46,500
#5 Most Popular Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Animator
Salary Range:
$48,696 - $68,986
#6 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Animator
Salary Range:
$19,700 - $45,750
#7 Most Popular Location
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
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