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

An Animator's salary grows with experience: a Animator (0-2 years)earns $64,084, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $78,500, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $95,165, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $130,532, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $158,403,

What are the highest paying states for an Animator?

Animator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Animator roles are District of Columbia $70,870, California $70,601, Massachusetts $69,660. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Animator roles make?

Salaries for Animator level roles vary by specialization: Medical Animator: $138,214; Lead Animator: $126,340; Cinematic Animator: $94,447; Senior Animator: $92,112; Gameplay Animator: $90,116.

Animator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Animator make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animator in Delaware is $64,821 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,971
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,646 to $74,845
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,292

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Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,845	$6,237	$1,439	$36
Average	$64,821	$5,402	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$55,646	$4,637	$1,070	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Animator Salaries

An 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 Animator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an 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): $64,084
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,500
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,165
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,532
Expert (over 8 years): $158,403

Levels	Salary
Animator Level Animator	$64,084
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$78,500
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$95,165
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$130,532
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$158,403

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

District of Columbia: $70,870.
California: $70,601.
Massachusetts: $69,660.

District of Columbia $70,870 California $70,601 Massachusetts $69,660 Washington $69,404 New Jersey $69,379 Alaska $69,289 Connecticut $68,406 New York $68,047

Hawaii $66,902 Rhode Island $66,364 Maryland $65,999 Minnesota $65,500 Colorado $65,308 Illinois $65,244 Oregon $65,001 Delaware $64,821

New Hampshire $64,709 Virginia $64,457 Pennsylvania $63,720 Nevada $63,349 North Dakota $63,228 Michigan $63,036 Wisconsin $62,965 Vermont $62,824

Texas $62,434 Maine $62,408 Arizona $62,370 Ohio $62,325 Georgia $61,736 Indiana $61,442 Wyoming $61,384 Utah $61,295

Iowa $61,256 Kansas $60,949 Louisiana $60,859 North Carolina $60,827 Missouri $60,814 Florida $60,565 Montana $60,430 Nebraska $60,302

Kentucky $60,232 South Carolina $59,976 Tennessee $59,816 Idaho $59,752 New Mexico $59,285 Oklahoma $59,182 Alabama $58,805 South Dakota $58,171

Arkansas $57,825 West Virginia $57,640 Mississippi $57,083

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $67,087
Little Creek: $66,466
Magnolia: $66,742

Lincoln, DE $67,087 Little Creek, DE $66,466 Magnolia, DE $66,742 Milford, DE $67,087 Marydel, DE $66,217 Millsboro, DE $67,087 Millville, DE $67,535 Milton, DE $67,087

Nassau, DE $67,087 Ocean View, DE $67,535 Rehoboth Beach, DE $67,535 Seaford, DE $66,383 Selbyville, DE $67,535 Smyrna, DE $66,140 Viola, DE $66,742 Woodside, DE $66,550

Bear, DE $65,654 Newark, DE $65,679 Claymont, DE $65,730 Delaware City, DE $65,679 Hockessin, DE $65,730 Kirkwood, DE $65,679 Middletown, DE $66,006 Montchanin, DE $65,730

New Castle, DE $65,730 Odessa, DE $66,095 Port Penn, DE $65,500 Rockland, DE $65,730 Saint Georges, DE $65,679 Townsend, DE $65,999 Winterthur, DE $65,730 Lewes, DE $67,087

Wilmington, DE $65,730 Dover, DE $66,434 Dover Afb, DE $66,588 Bethany Beach, DE $67,535 Bethel, DE $66,383 Bridgeville, DE $67,087 Camden Wyoming, DE $66,505 Cheswold, DE $66,281

Clayton, DE $66,114 Dagsboro, DE $67,535 Delmar, DE $66,383 Ellendale, DE $67,087 Felton, DE $67,087 Fenwick Island, DE $67,535 Frankford, DE $67,535 Frederica, DE $67,087

Georgetown, DE $67,087 Greenwood, DE $67,087 Harbeson, DE $67,087 Harrington, DE $67,087 Hartly, DE $66,082 Houston, DE $67,087 Kenton, DE $66,114 Laurel, DE $66,383

Yorklyn, DE $65,730

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

Understanding how an 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.

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$55,646

Average $64,821/year

$74,845

$4,637

Average $5,402/month

$6,237

$1,070

Average $1,247/week

$1,439

$27

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,845	$6,237	$1,439	$36
Average	$64,821	$5,402	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$55,646	$4,637	$1,070	$27

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