What are the main factors that influence an Anime Animator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Anime Animator's salary?

An Anime Animator's salary grows with experience: a CAD Drafter I (0-2 years)earns $68,605, a Anime Animator (2-4 years)earns $78,107, a CAD Drafter III (4-7 years)earns $94,573, a CAD Drafter IV (7+ years)earns $122,234, a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $143,218,

What are the highest paying states for an Anime Animator?

Anime Animator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Anime Animator roles are District of Columbia $82,208, California $81,896, Massachusetts $80,805. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Anime Animator roles make?

Salaries for Anime Animator level roles vary by specialization: Medical Animator: $138,221; Lead Animator: $126,352; Cinematic Animator: $94,491; Senior Animator: $92,118; Video Animator: $72,600.

Anime Animator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Anime Animator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Anime Animator in Rhode Island is $76,981 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Anime Animator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,579
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,575 to $86,193
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,653

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Anime Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,193	$7,183	$1,658	$41
Average	$76,981	$6,415	$1,480	$37
25th Percentile	$71,575	$5,965	$1,376	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Anime Animator Salaries

An Anime Animator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Anime Animator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Anime Animator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,605
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,107
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,573
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,234
Expert (over 8 years): $143,218

Levels	Salary
CAD Draft... Level Anime Animator	$68,605
Anime Ani... Level Anime Animator	$78,107
CAD Draft... Level Anime Animator	$94,573
CAD Draft... Level Anime Animator	$122,234
CAD Draft... Level Anime Animator	$143,218

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How Do Anime Animator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Anime Animators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,208.
California: $81,896.
Massachusetts: $80,805.

District of Columbia $82,208 California $81,896 Massachusetts $80,805 Washington $80,508 New Jersey $80,478 Alaska $80,374 Connecticut $79,350 New York $78,934

Hawaii $77,605 Rhode Island $76,981 Maryland $76,558 Minnesota $75,979 Colorado $75,756 Illinois $75,682 Oregon $75,400 Delaware $75,192

New Hampshire $75,061 Virginia $74,768 Pennsylvania $73,915 Nevada $73,484 North Dakota $73,343 Michigan $73,120 Wisconsin $73,038 Vermont $72,875

Texas $72,422 Maine $72,392 Arizona $72,348 Ohio $72,296 Georgia $71,613 Indiana $71,271 Wyoming $71,205 Utah $71,101

Iowa $71,056 Kansas $70,700 Louisiana $70,596 North Carolina $70,559 Missouri $70,544 Florida $70,254 Montana $70,098 Nebraska $69,950

Kentucky $69,868 South Carolina $69,571 Tennessee $69,385 Idaho $69,311 New Mexico $68,769 Oklahoma $68,650 Alabama $68,212 South Dakota $67,477

Arkansas $67,076 West Virginia $66,861 Mississippi $66,215

Top Paying Cities for Anime Animators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $77,943
Albion: $77,285
Ashaway: $77,796

Adamsville, RI $77,943 Albion, RI $77,285 Ashaway, RI $77,796 Barrington, RI $77,081 Block Island, RI $77,510 Bradford, RI $77,749 Bristol, RI $77,378 Carolina, RI $77,620

Charlestown, RI $77,649 Chepachet, RI $77,494 Clayville, RI $77,278 Coventry, RI $77,282 West Greenwich, RI $77,495 East Greenwich, RI $77,230 Exeter, RI $77,473 Fiskeville, RI $77,080

Forestdale, RI $77,674 Foster, RI $77,453 Glendale, RI $77,680 Greene, RI $77,555 Greenville, RI $77,110 Harmony, RI $77,209 Harrisville, RI $77,646 Hope, RI $77,128

Hope Valley, RI $77,727 Hopkinton, RI $77,830 Jamestown, RI $77,570 Kenyon, RI $77,611 Little Compton, RI $77,931 Manville, RI $77,386 Mapleville, RI $77,509 Newport, RI $77,648

Middletown, RI $77,682 North Kingstown, RI $77,363 North Scituate, RI $77,210 Oakland, RI $77,593 Pascoag, RI $77,698 Pawtucket, RI $76,966 Central Falls, RI $77,000 Cumberland, RI $77,438

Lincoln, RI $77,078 Portsmouth, RI $77,640 Prudence Island, RI $77,480 Rockville, RI $77,818 Saunderstown, RI $77,523 Shannock, RI $77,615 Slatersville, RI $77,675 Slocum, RI $77,521

Tiverton, RI $77,876 Wakefield, RI $77,589 Kingston, RI $77,559 Narragansett, RI $77,611 Peace Dale, RI $77,579 Warren, RI $77,280 Warwick, RI $77,065 Westerly, RI $77,814

West Kingston, RI $77,584 West Warwick, RI $77,159 Wood River Junction, RI $77,695 Woonsocket, RI $77,678 North Smithfield, RI $77,502 Wyoming, RI $77,615 Providence, RI $76,944 Cranston, RI $76,954

North Providence, RI $76,963 East Providence, RI $76,949 Riverside, RI $76,974 Rumford, RI $76,962 Smithfield, RI $77,118 Johnston, RI $76,989

Anime Animator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Anime Animator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$71,575

Average $76,981/year

$86,193

$5,965

Average $6,415/month

$7,183

$1,376

Average $1,480/week

$1,658

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,193	$7,183	$1,658	$41
Average	$76,981	$6,415	$1,480	$37
25th Percentile	$71,575	$5,965	$1,376	$34

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