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3D animator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a 3D Animator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$57,844
Average $57,844
Low $43,375
High $77,138

The average salary for a 3d animator is $57,844 per year in the United States. 11 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 14, 2026).

3D Animator job openings in United States

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Faculty Part-time (3D Modeling...
Umass Lowell4.3out of 5 stars.
Lowell, MA
Part-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for 3D Animator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
San Mateo County Community Col...
 
$249,881per year
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Cerritos College
 
$223,704per year
Santa Rosa Junior College
 
$218,258per year
Los Angeles County Office of E...
 
$217,204per year
COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
 
$207,886per year
Rowland Unified School Distric...
 
$207,886per year

Highest paying cities for 3D Animators near United States

  1. Redondo Beach, CA
    $102,145 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $98,524 per year
  3. Costa Mesa, CA
    $66,726 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $63,397 per year
  5. Redlands, CA
    $59,184 per year

Where can a 3D Animator earn more?

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