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3D animator salary in California, 2026

How much does a 3D Animator make in California?

Average base salary

$65,934
47%
below national average
Average $65,934
Low $58,166
High $74,739

The average salary for a 3d animator is $65,934 per year in California. 2 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated December 11, 2025).

Highest paying companies for 3D Animator in California

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
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Santa Rosa Junior College
 
$218,258per year
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Los Angeles County Office of E...
 
$217,204per year
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COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
 
$207,886per year
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Rowland Unified School Distric...
 
$207,886per year
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Highest paying cities for 3D Animators near California

  1. Santa Monica, CA
    $131,631 per year
  2. Redondo Beach, CA
    $102,145 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $98,524 per year
  4. San Francisco, CA
    $94,528 per year
  5. Santa Ana, CA
    $89,675 per year

Where can a 3D Animator earn more?

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