3d Creative Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a 3d Creative Designer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3d Creative Designer in the United States is $55,457 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, a 3d Creative Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,226
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,797 to $60,571
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,643
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3d Creative Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $60,571 $5,048 $1,165 $29
Average $55,457 $4,621 $1,066 $27
25th Percentile $49,797 $4,150 $958 $24
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Key Factors That Influence 3d Creative Designer Salaries

A 3d Creative Designer'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 3d Creative Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3d Creative Designer'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): $53,923
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,534
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,599
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,813
  • Expert (over 8 years): $55,955
Levels Salary
Entry Level 3d Creative Designer$53,923
Intermediate Level 3d Creative Designer$54,534
Senior Level 3d Creative Designer$55,599
Specialist Level 3d Creative Designer$55,813
Expert Level 3d Creative Designer$55,955
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$54,534 < 2 yrs
$55,599 2-4 yrs
$55,813 5-8 yrs
$55,955 > 8 yrs
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How Do 3d Creative Designer 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 3d Creative Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $61,402.
  • California: $61,170.
  • Massachusetts: $60,354.

Top Paying Cities for 3d Creative Designers

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: $69,948
  • San Francisco: $69,261
  • Oakland: $67,725

What Skills Can Increase a 3d Creative Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.76% 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.
  • Space Planning (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Analyzing, organizing, and building interior design layouts to maximize available space in accordance with client's specifications.
  • Business Model (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): The term business model refers to a company's plan for making a profit. It identifies the products or services the business plans to sell, its identified target market, and any anticipated expenses.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 5.76%
Space Planning 2.04%
Business Model 1.37%
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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 3d Creative Designer's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Architectural Design: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
 $61,558
11%
Architectural Design
 $58,785
6%
Consulting
 $58,230
5%
Problem Solving
 $57,676
4%
Solution Design
 $57,121
3%
Coordination
 $57,121
3%
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How Education impacts a 3d Creative Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 3d Creative Designers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 3d Creative Designer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $47,685 and $53,093).

3d Creative Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for 3d Creative Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 4.2%
Associates 11.8%
Bachelors 75.6%
Masters 8.0%
Doctorate 0.1%
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3d Creative Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3d Creative Designer'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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$49,797
Average $55,457/year
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Average $4,621/month
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Average $1,066/week
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Average $27/hour
$29
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $60,571 $5,048 $1,165 $29
Average $55,457 $4,621 $1,066 $27
25th Percentile $49,797 $4,150 $958 $24

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Salary Trends for 3d Creative Designer

Salaries for a 3d Creative Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,757 in 2023 to around $54,012 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of 3d Creative Designer salary trends, .

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