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 $64,102, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $78,519, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $95,175, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $130,552, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $158,446,

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 $70,888, California $70,619, Massachusetts $69,678. 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: $138,224; Lead Animator: $126,360; Cinematic Animator: $94,492; Senior Animator: $92,121; Gameplay Animator: $90,158.

Animator Salary in Delaware

How much does an Animator make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animator in Delaware is $64,837 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): $83,958
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,638 to $74,846
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,263

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Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,846	$6,237	$1,439	$36
Average	$64,837	$5,403	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$55,638	$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): $64,102
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,519
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,175
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,552
Expert (over 8 years): $158,446

Levels	Salary
Animator Level Animator	$64,102
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$78,519
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$95,175
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$130,552
Motion Gr... Level Animator	$158,446

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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: $70,888.
California: $70,619.
Massachusetts: $69,678.

District of Columbia $70,888 California $70,619 Massachusetts $69,678 Washington $69,422 New Jersey $69,396 Alaska $69,306 Connecticut $68,423 New York $68,064

Hawaii $66,918 Rhode Island $66,380 Maryland $66,015 Minnesota $65,516 Colorado $65,324 Illinois $65,260 Oregon $65,017 Delaware $64,837

New Hampshire $64,725 Virginia $64,472 Pennsylvania $63,736 Nevada $63,365 North Dakota $63,243 Michigan $63,051 Wisconsin $62,981 Vermont $62,840

Texas $62,449 Maine $62,424 Arizona $62,385 Ohio $62,340 Georgia $61,751 Indiana $61,457 Wyoming $61,399 Utah $61,310

Iowa $61,271 Kansas $60,964 Louisiana $60,874 North Carolina $60,842 Missouri $60,829 Florida $60,580 Montana $60,445 Nebraska $60,317

Kentucky $60,247 South Carolina $59,991 Tennessee $59,831 Idaho $59,767 New Mexico $59,299 Oklahoma $59,197 Alabama $58,819 South Dakota $58,185

Arkansas $57,840 West Virginia $57,654 Mississippi $57,097

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: $64,545
Little Creek: $65,018
Magnolia: $64,924

Lincoln, DE $64,545 Little Creek, DE $65,018 Magnolia, DE $64,924 Milford, DE $64,709 Marydel, DE $64,816 Millsboro, DE $64,275 Millville, DE $64,374 Milton, DE $64,485

Nassau, DE $64,532 Ocean View, DE $64,363 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,487 Seaford, DE $64,523 Selbyville, DE $64,256 Smyrna, DE $65,063 Viola, DE $64,763 Woodside, DE $64,937

Bear, DE $64,787 Newark, DE $64,763 Claymont, DE $64,896 Delaware City, DE $64,828 Hockessin, DE $64,757 Kirkwood, DE $64,816 Middletown, DE $64,841 Montchanin, DE $64,772

New Castle, DE $64,782 Odessa, DE $64,873 Port Penn, DE $64,916 Rockland, DE $64,779 Saint Georges, DE $64,820 Townsend, DE $64,920 Winterthur, DE $64,786 Lewes, DE $64,510

Wilmington, DE $64,761 Dover, DE $65,018 Dover Afb, DE $64,675 Bethany Beach, DE $64,295 Bethel, DE $64,362 Bridgeville, DE $64,513 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,835 Cheswold, DE $64,997

Clayton, DE $64,999 Dagsboro, DE $64,250 Delmar, DE $64,147 Ellendale, DE $64,342 Felton, DE $64,704 Fenwick Island, DE $64,264 Frankford, DE $64,152 Frederica, DE $64,768

Georgetown, DE $64,226 Greenwood, DE $64,524 Harbeson, DE $64,294 Harrington, DE $64,622 Hartly, DE $64,823 Houston, DE $64,530 Kenton, DE $65,002 Laurel, DE $64,188

Yorklyn, DE $64,777

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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$55,638

Average $64,837/year

$74,846

$4,637

Average $5,403/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	$74,846	$6,237	$1,439	$36
Average	$64,837	$5,403	$1,247	$31
25th Percentile	$55,638	$4,637	$1,070	$27

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