3D Designer/Visualizer Salary in the United States

How much does a 3D Designer/Visualizer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a 3D Designer/Visualizer in the United States is $73,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,979
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,750 to $80,351
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,995
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3D Designer/Visualizer Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,351 $6,696 $1,545 $39
Average $73,071 $6,089 $1,405 $35
25th Percentile $66,750 $5,562 $1,284 $32
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Key Factors That Influence 3D Designer/Visualizer Salaries

A 3D Designer/Visualizer'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 3D Designer/Visualizer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 3D Designer/Visualizer'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): $71,064
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,756
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,273
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,576
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,778
Levels Salary
Entry Level 3D Designer/Visualizer$71,064
Intermediate Level 3D Designer/Visualizer$71,756
Senior Level 3D Designer/Visualizer$73,273
Specialist Level 3D Designer/Visualizer$73,576
Expert Level 3D Designer/Visualizer$73,778
$71,064 0 yr
$71,756 < 2 yrs
$73,273 2-4 yrs
$73,576 5-8 yrs
$73,778 > 8 yrs
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How Do 3D Designer/Visualizer 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 Designer/Visualizers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,904.
  • California: $80,597.
  • Massachusetts: $79,523.

Top Paying Cities for 3D Designer/Visualizers

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: $92,164
  • San Francisco: $91,258
  • Oakland: $89,234

What Skills Can Increase a 3D Designer/Visualizer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.41% 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.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
  • Building Codes (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures. Buildings must conform to the code to obtain planning permission, usually from a local council. The main purpose of building codes is to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures. The building code becomes law of a particular jurisdiction when formally enacted by the appropriate governmental or private authority. Building codes are generally intended to be applied by architects, engineers, interior designers, constructors and regulators but are also used for various purposes by safety inspectors, environmental scientists, real estate developers, subcontractors, manufacturers of building products and materials, insurance companies, facility managers, tenants, and others. Codes regulate the design and construction of structures where adopted into law.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 5.41%
Packaging 2.03%
Building Codes 1.24%
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 3D Designer/Visualizer's salary.
  • Solution Design: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Civil Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • 3D Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Solution Design
$83,300
14%
Civil Engineering
$78,916
8%
3D Modeling
$78,185
7%
Collaboration
$77,455
6%
Packaging
$76,724
5%
Project Design
$75,993
4%
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3D Designer/Visualizer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 3D Designer/Visualizer'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for 3D Designer/Visualizer

Salaries for a 3D Designer/Visualizer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,610 in 2023 to around $63,454 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of 3D Designer/Visualizer salary trends, .

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