What are the main factors that influence a Computer Animator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Computer Animator's salary?

A Computer Animator's salary grows with experience: a Precision Assembler I (0-1 years)earns $42,245, a Computer Animator (1-3 years)earns $48,772, a Precision Assembler III (3-5 years)earns $60,044,

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Animator?

Computer Animator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Animator roles are District of Columbia $51,149, California $50,955, Massachusetts $50,276. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Animator roles make?

Salaries for Computer Animator level roles vary by specialization: Medical Animator: $138,214; Lead Animator: $126,345; Cinematic Animator: $94,490; Senior Animator: $92,115; 3D Computer Animation Artist/Layout Animator: $76,669.

Computer Animator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Computer Animator make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Animator in Rhode Island is $47,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,527
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,697 to $51,891
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,874

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Computer Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,891	$4,324	$998	$25
Average	$47,897	$3,991	$921	$23
25th Percentile	$43,697	$3,641	$840	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Animator Salaries

A Computer 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 Do Computer 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 Computer Animators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,149.
California: $50,955.
Massachusetts: $50,276.

District of Columbia $51,149 California $50,955 Massachusetts $50,276 Washington $50,092 New Jersey $50,073 Alaska $50,008 Connecticut $49,371 New York $49,112

Hawaii $48,285 Rhode Island $47,897 Maryland $47,634 Minnesota $47,273 Colorado $47,135 Illinois $47,089 Oregon $46,913 Delaware $46,784

New Hampshire $46,702 Virginia $46,520 Pennsylvania $45,989 Nevada $45,721 North Dakota $45,633 Michigan $45,495 Wisconsin $45,444 Vermont $45,342

Texas $45,061 Maine $45,042 Arizona $45,014 Ohio $44,982 Georgia $44,557 Indiana $44,345 Wyoming $44,303 Utah $44,238

Iowa $44,211 Kansas $43,989 Louisiana $43,924 North Carolina $43,901 Missouri $43,892 Florida $43,712 Montana $43,615 Nebraska $43,522

Kentucky $43,471 South Carolina $43,287 Tennessee $43,171 Idaho $43,125 New Mexico $42,788 Oklahoma $42,714 Alabama $42,441 South Dakota $41,984

Arkansas $41,734 West Virginia $41,600 Mississippi $41,199

Top Paying Cities for Computer 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: $48,683
Albion: $47,874
Ashaway: $48,867

Adamsville, RI $48,683 Albion, RI $47,874 Ashaway, RI $48,867 Barrington, RI $47,874 Block Island, RI $48,613 Bradford, RI $48,835 Bristol, RI $47,828 Carolina, RI $48,438

Charlestown, RI $48,488 Chepachet, RI $47,782 Clayville, RI $47,828 Coventry, RI $47,782 West Greenwich, RI $47,749 East Greenwich, RI $47,814 Exeter, RI $48,835 Fiskeville, RI $47,874

Forestdale, RI $47,828 Foster, RI $47,749 Glendale, RI $47,749 Greene, RI $48,285 Greenville, RI $47,874 Harmony, RI $47,860 Harrisville, RI $47,782 Hope, RI $47,874

Hope Valley, RI $48,867 Hopkinton, RI $48,881 Jamestown, RI $48,391 Kenyon, RI $48,821 Little Compton, RI $48,664 Manville, RI $47,874 Mapleville, RI $47,749 Newport, RI $48,401

Middletown, RI $48,604 North Kingstown, RI $47,735 North Scituate, RI $47,860 Oakland, RI $47,796 Pascoag, RI $47,768 Pawtucket, RI $47,874 Central Falls, RI $47,874 Cumberland, RI $47,874

Lincoln, RI $47,874 Portsmouth, RI $48,207 Prudence Island, RI $47,782 Rockville, RI $48,881 Saunderstown, RI $48,419 Shannock, RI $48,807 Slatersville, RI $47,828 Slocum, RI $48,419

Tiverton, RI $48,696 Wakefield, RI $48,368 Kingston, RI $48,378 Narragansett, RI $48,387 Peace Dale, RI $48,368 Warren, RI $47,860 Warwick, RI $47,874 Westerly, RI $48,895

West Kingston, RI $48,405 West Warwick, RI $47,874 Wood River Junction, RI $48,835 Woonsocket, RI $47,828 North Smithfield, RI $47,860 Wyoming, RI $48,821 Providence, RI $47,874 Cranston, RI $47,874

North Providence, RI $47,874 East Providence, RI $47,874 Riverside, RI $47,874 Rumford, RI $47,874 Smithfield, RI $47,874 Johnston, RI $47,874

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

Understanding how a Computer 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 April 01, 2026

$43,697

Average $47,897/year

$51,891

$3,641

Average $3,991/month

$4,324

$840

Average $921/week

$998

$21

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,891	$4,324	$998	$25
Average	$47,897	$3,991	$921	$23
25th Percentile	$43,697	$3,641	$840	$21

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