What are the main factors that influence a 2D/3D Artist's salary?

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

How does experience change A 2D/3D Artist's salary?

A 2D/3D Artist's salary grows with experience: a Graphic Design Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $61,509, a 2D/3D Artist (2-4 years)earns $72,063, a Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $87,492, a Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $108,064, a Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $127,005,

What are the highest paying states for a 2D/3D Artist?

2D/3D Artist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 2D/3D Artist roles are District of Columbia $81,356, California $81,048, Massachusetts $79,967. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 2D/3D Artist roles make?

Salaries for 2D/3D Artist level roles vary by specialization: ARTIST, FINE ARTIST: $70,037; Environment Artist: $69,785; Artist II: $69,580; Makeup Artist: $61,519; VFX Artist: $60,414.

How do different companies affect a 2D/3D Artist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for 2D/3D Artist roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

2D/3D Artist Salary in the United States

How much does a 2D/3D Artist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a 2D/3D Artist in the United States is $73,479 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a 2D/3D Artist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,462
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,703 to $80,275
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,443

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2D/3D Artist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,275	$6,690	$1,544	$39
Average	$73,479	$6,123	$1,413	$35
25th Percentile	$67,703	$5,642	$1,302	$33

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Key Factors That Influence 2D/3D Artist Salaries

A 2D/3D Artist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 2D/3D Artist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 2D/3D Artist'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): $61,509
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,063
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,492
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,064
Expert (over 8 years): $127,005

Levels	Salary
Graphic D... Level 2D/3D Artist	$61,509
2D/3D Art... Level 2D/3D Artist	$72,063
Graphic D... Level 2D/3D Artist	$87,492
Graphic D... Level 2D/3D Artist	$108,064
Graphic D... Level 2D/3D Artist	$127,005

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How Do 2D/3D Artist 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 2D/3D Artists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,356.
California: $81,048.
Massachusetts: $79,967.

District of Columbia $81,356

California $81,048

Massachusetts $79,967

Washington $79,673

New Jersey $79,644

Alaska $79,541

Connecticut $78,527

New York $78,116

Hawaii $76,800

Rhode Island $76,183

Maryland $75,764

Minnesota $75,191

Colorado $74,971

Illinois $74,897

Oregon $74,618

Delaware $74,412

New Hampshire $74,283

Virginia $73,994

Pennsylvania $73,149

Nevada $72,722

North Dakota $72,583

Michigan $72,362

Wisconsin $72,281

Vermont $72,120

Texas $71,672

Maine $71,642

Arizona $71,598

Ohio $71,547

Georgia $70,871

Indiana $70,533

Wyoming $70,467

Utah $70,364

Iowa $70,320

Kansas $69,967

Louisiana $69,864

North Carolina $69,827

Missouri $69,813

Florida $69,526

Montana $69,372

Nebraska $69,225

Kentucky $69,144

South Carolina $68,850

Tennessee $68,666

Idaho $68,593

New Mexico $68,056

Oklahoma $67,939

Alabama $67,505

South Dakota $66,778

Arkansas $66,381

West Virginia $66,168

Mississippi $65,529

Top Paying Cities for 2D/3D Artists

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:

San Jose: $92,679
San Francisco: $91,768
Oakland: $89,733

San Jose, CA $92,679

San Francisco, CA $91,768

Oakland, CA $89,733

New York, NY $85,155

Queens Village, NY $84,604

Paramus, NJ $84,016

Passaic, NJ $83,943

Bergenfield, NJ $83,869

Stamford, CT $83,759

Huntington, NY $83,685

Newark, NJ $83,208

Bridgeport, CT $83,061

New Brunswick, NJ $82,818

Vallejo, CA $82,664

Middlesex, NJ $82,620

Somerset, NJ $82,554

Petaluma, CA $82,385

Santa Cruz, CA $82,098

Boston, MA $81,951

Monterey, CA $81,584

Fairbanks, AK $81,533

Los Angeles, CA $81,393

Washington, DC $81,356

Seattle, WA $81,224

Santa Rosa, CA $81,209

Juneau, AK $80,996

Orange, CA $80,754

Anchorage, AK $80,621

Anaheim, CA $80,570

Santa Ana, CA $80,460

Nassau, NY $80,416

Long Beach, CA $80,386

Danbury, CT $80,364

Santa Maria, CA $80,114

Everett, WA $80,100

Bremerton, WA $79,740

Trenton, NJ $79,600

Sacramento, CA $79,571

San Diego, CA $79,534

Brockton, MA $79,504

Tacoma, WA $79,475

Santa Barbara, CA $79,372

Lowell, MA $79,078

New Suffolk, NY $79,049

Nashua, NH $78,961

Lompoc, CA $78,843

Ventura, CA $78,770

Stockton, CA $78,748

New Haven, CT $78,601

Atlantic City, NJ $78,410

Hartford, CT $78,248

Modesto, CA $78,211

Poughkeepsie, NY $78,050

New Britain, CT $78,013

Olympia, WA $77,910

Kennewick, WA $77,910

New London, CT $77,895

Norwich, CT $77,873

Lawrence, MA $77,837

Bakersfield, CA $77,631

Riverside, CA $77,528

New Bedford, MA $77,528

Richland, WA $77,454

Portsmouth, NH $77,396

Vineland, NJ $77,381

San Bernardino, CA $77,322

Boulder, CO $77,116

Worcester, MA $77,058

Portland, OR $76,992

Saint Paul, MN $76,903

Minneapolis, MN $76,903

Philadelphia, PA $76,800

Honolulu, HI $76,411

Springfield, MA $76,154

Providence, RI $76,146

Chicago, IL $75,933

Bellingham, WA $75,845

Baltimore, MD $75,764

Chico, CA $75,581

Wilmington, DE $75,456

Pittsfield, MA $75,382

Manchester, NH $75,243

Spokane, WA $74,919

Denver, CO $74,912

Albany, NY $74,567

Troy, NY $74,537

Schenectady, NY $74,383

Burlington, VT $74,221

Portland, ME $73,964

Salem, OR $73,905

Yakima, WA $73,891

Ann Arbor, MI $73,869

Rochester, MN $73,663

Fresno, CA $73,626

Reno, NV $73,626

Milwaukee, WI $73,560

Detroit, MI $73,487

Allentown, PA $73,465

Carson City, NV $73,457

Houston, TX $73,347

Colorado Springs, CO $73,340

Syracuse, NY $73,303

Eugene, OR $73,163

Bismarck, ND $73,075

Gary, IN $73,075

Galveston, TX $73,075

Springfield, OR $73,016

Medford, OR $72,840

Fort Collins, CO $72,811

Austin, TX $72,752

Mesa, AZ $72,597

Phoenix, AZ $72,583

Dallas, TX $72,561

Reading, PA $72,517

Saint Cloud, MN $72,487

Concord, NH $72,421

Madison, WI $72,392

Utica, NY $72,193

Raleigh, NC $72,135

Las Vegas, NV $72,127

Rochester, NY $72,076

Des Moines, IA $72,068

Atlanta, GA $71,951

Battle Creek, MI $71,929

Salt Lake City, UT $71,907

Lancaster, PA $71,797

Champaign, IL $71,782

Harrisburg, PA $71,694

Durham, NC $71,628

Kansas City, MO $71,620

Kansas City, KS $71,605

Fort Worth, TX $71,598

Boca Raton, FL $71,569

Cleveland, OH $71,561

Columbus, OH $71,547

Pittsburgh, PA $71,539

Richmond, VA $71,510

Indianapolis, IN $71,495

Cincinnati, OH $71,400

Petersburg, VA $71,290

Billings, MT $71,128

Lansing, MI $71,128

Huntsville, AL $71,128

Lebanon, PA $71,121

Dayton, OH $71,113

Pueblo, CO $71,113

Appleton, WI $71,091

Buffalo, NY $71,062

Racine, WI $71,025

Charlotte, NC $71,018

Saint Louis, MO $70,996

Springfield, IL $70,966

Elkhart, IN $70,952

York, PA $70,952

Gastonia, NC $70,944

Benton Harbor, MI $70,944

Beaumont, TX $70,900

Lorain, OH $70,885

Toledo, OH $70,856

Binghamton, NY $70,819

Rock Hill, SC $70,812

Rockford, IL $70,775

Fargo, ND $70,738

Elyria, OH $70,738

Flagstaff, AZ $70,687

Fort Lauderdale, FL $70,643

Miami, FL $70,599

Duluth, MN $70,481

Bangor, ME $70,386

Cedar Rapids, IA $70,305

Louisville, KY $70,268

Grand Rapids, MI $70,253

Hialeah, FL $70,246

Casper, WY $70,143

Scranton, PA $70,055

New Orleans, LA $70,033

Virginia Beach, VA $70,026

Akron, OH $69,989

Peoria, IL $69,893

Sarasota, FL $69,879

Green Bay, WI $69,827

Baton Rouge, LA $69,791

Charleston, SC $69,776

Nashville, TN $69,754

Jamestown, NY $69,739

Davenport, IA $69,739

Tucson, AZ $69,702

Cheyenne, WY $69,680

Saint Petersburg, FL $69,658

Tampa, FL $69,644

Omaha, NE $69,629

Port Arthur, TX $69,599

Evansville, IN $69,599

Bradenton, FL $69,570

Santa Fe, NM $69,438

Orlando, FL $69,364

Clearwater, FL $69,284

Canton, OH $69,129

La Crosse, WI $69,129

Grand Forks, ND $69,107

Albuquerque, NM $69,085

Tulsa, OK $69,085

Newport News, VA $69,078

High Point, NC $69,056

Ogden, UT $69,026

Corpus Christi, TX $68,968

Laramie, WY $68,923

Norfolk, VA $68,923

Rock Island, IL $68,879

Saginaw, MI $68,865

Jacksonville, FL $68,857

Salisbury, NC $68,843

Memphis, TN $68,828

Moline, IL $68,791

Fort Myers, FL $68,769

Waterloo, IA $68,674

Spartanburg, SC $68,600

Lincoln, NE $68,563

Fort Wayne, IN $68,549

Birmingham, AL $68,468

Cedar Falls, IA $68,453

Provo, UT $68,446

Springfield, OH $68,439

San Antonio, TX $68,424

Greensboro, NC $68,394

South Bend, IN $68,387

Winston Salem, NC $68,380

Boise, ID $68,358

Savannah, GA $68,306

Muskegon, MI $68,174

Lima, OH $68,086

Lake Charles, LA $68,056

Anderson, IN $68,042

Lexington, KY $68,020

Augusta, GA $67,998

Greenville, SC $67,998

Wichita, KS $67,932

Tuscaloosa, AL $67,932

Columbia, SC $67,865

Bloomington, IN $67,682

Roanoke, VA $67,638

Asheville, NC $67,542

Knoxville, TN $67,417

Shreveport, LA $67,410

Wilmington, NC $67,314

Frankfort, KY $67,175

Oklahoma City, OK $67,123

Chillicothe, OH $67,094

Longview, TX $67,087

Topeka, KS $67,064

Mobile, AL $66,954

Terre Haute, IN $66,925

Erie, PA $66,918

Altoona, PA $66,881

Melbourne, FL $66,859

Amarillo, TX $66,829

Killeen, TX $66,807

Fayetteville, AR $66,749

Sioux Falls, SD $66,697

Chattanooga, TN $66,653

Idaho Falls, ID $66,646

Gainesville, FL $66,491

Portsmouth, OH $66,455

Little Rock, AR $66,440

Lynchburg, VA $66,440

Lafayette, LA $66,411

Youngstown, OH $66,411

Temple, TX $66,381

Daytona Beach, FL $66,366

Clarksville, TN $66,359

Pensacola, FL $66,352

Hopkinsville, KY $66,131

Charleston, WV $66,124

Florence, SC $66,087

Sioux City, IA $66,043

Macon, GA $65,830

Tallahassee, FL $65,823

Fayetteville, NC $65,808

Waco, TX $65,793

Wichita Falls, TX $65,793

Pine Bluff, AR $65,764

Vincennes, IN $65,624

Lubbock, TX $65,595

Great Falls, MT $65,551

Alamogordo, NM $65,543

Abilene, TX $65,485

Rapid City, SD $65,389

Monroe, LA $65,389

Albany, GA $65,345

Huntington, WV $65,338

Jackson, MS $65,330

Greenville, MS $65,323

Parkersburg, WV $65,250

Montgomery, AL $65,235

Johnstown, PA $65,220

Springfield, MO $65,161

Biloxi, MS $65,125

Sumter, SC $64,970

Columbus, GA $64,963

Twin Falls, ID $64,919

Pascagoula, MS $64,823

Kingsport, TN $64,632

Gulfport, MS $64,610

Alexandria, LA $64,368

Fort Smith, AR $64,184

El Paso, TX $63,986

Helena, MT $63,890

Las Cruces, NM $63,655

Harlingen, TX $63,449

Pocatello, ID $63,383

Florence, AL $63,361

Brownsville, TX $63,346

Dothan, AL $63,229

Mcallen, TX $63,192

Columbus, MS $62,648

Altus, OK $62,310

Lawton, OK $62,171

Pierre, SD $61,906

What Skills Can Increase a 2D/3D Artist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Presentation (Mentioned in 4.34% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Adobe Illustrator (Mentioned in 3.05% Job Postings): Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Graphic designers use Illustrator to create vector graphics. You can produce logos, detailed illustrations, web page designs and many more.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.63% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Presentation	4.34%
Adobe Illustrator	3.05%
Microsoft Office	1.63%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a 2D/3D Artist's salary.

Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Insight	$76,418	4%
Consulting	$76,418	4%
Leadership	$76,418	4%
Innovation	$75,684	3%
Collaboration	$75,684	3%
Storytelling	$75,684	3%

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How Education impacts a 2D/3D Artist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 2D/3D Artists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a 2D/3D Artist with a Associate's Degree is between $67,790 and $71,824).

2D/3D Artist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for 2D/3D Artist

No Diploma 0.7%

High School 9.7%

Associates 19.6%

Bachelors 65.4%

Masters 4.4%

Doctorate 0.2%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.7%
High School	9.7%
Associates	19.6%
Bachelors	65.4%
Masters	4.4%
Doctorate	0.2%

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2D/3D Artist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 2D/3D Artist'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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$67,703

Average $73,479/year

$80,275

$5,642

Average $6,123/month

$6,690

$1,302

Average $1,413/week

$1,544

$33

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,275	$6,690	$1,544	$39
Average	$73,479	$6,123	$1,413	$35
25th Percentile	$67,703	$5,642	$1,302	$33

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Salary Trends for 2D/3D Artist

Salaries for a 2D/3D Artist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,822 in 2023 to around $69,739 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of 2D/3D Artist salary trends, .

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2023

$70,822

2024

$70,519

2025

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