What are the main factors that influence a Motion Graphics Designer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Motion Graphics Designer's salary?

A Motion Graphics Designer's salary grows with experience: a Motion Graphic Design Specialist I (0-2 years)earns $67,392, a Motion Graphics Designer (2-4 years)earns $82,552, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $100,077, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $137,270, a Motion Graphic Design Specialist V (7-10 years)earns $166,579,

What are the highest paying states for a Motion Graphics Designer?

Motion Graphics Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Motion Graphics Designer roles are District of Columbia $87,578, California $87,246, Massachusetts $86,083. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Motion Graphics Designer roles make?

Salaries for Motion Graphics Designer level roles vary by specialization: Motion Graphic Designer V: $156,853; Motion Graphic Designer IV: $129,263; Motion Graphic Designer III: $94,243; Motion Graphics Animator: $91,231; Motion Graphic Designer II: $77,743.

Motion Graphics Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Motion Graphics Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Motion Graphics Designer in Rhode Island is $82,010 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Motion Graphics Designer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,528
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,207 to $89,609
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,104

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Motion Graphics Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,609	$7,467	$1,723	$43
Average	$82,010	$6,834	$1,577	$39
25th Percentile	$74,207	$6,184	$1,427	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Motion Graphics Designer Salaries

A Motion Graphics 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Motion Graphics Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Motion Graphics 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): $67,392
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,552
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,077
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,270
Expert (over 8 years): $166,579

Levels	Salary
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$67,392
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$82,552
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$100,077
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$137,270
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$166,579

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

District of Columbia: $87,578.
California: $87,246.
Massachusetts: $86,083.

District of Columbia $87,578 California $87,246 Massachusetts $86,083 Washington $85,767 New Jersey $85,735 Alaska $85,625 Connecticut $84,533 New York $84,090

Hawaii $82,674 Rhode Island $82,010 Maryland $81,559 Minnesota $80,942 Colorado $80,705 Illinois $80,626 Oregon $80,325 Delaware $80,103

New Hampshire $79,964 Virginia $79,653 Pennsylvania $78,743 Nevada $78,284 North Dakota $78,134 Michigan $77,897 Wisconsin $77,810 Vermont $77,636

Texas $77,153 Maine $77,121 Arizona $77,074 Ohio $77,019 Georgia $76,291 Indiana $75,927 Wyoming $75,856 Utah $75,745

Iowa $75,698 Kansas $75,318 Louisiana $75,207 North Carolina $75,168 Missouri $75,152 Florida $74,843 Montana $74,677 Nebraska $74,519

Kentucky $74,432 South Carolina $74,116 Tennessee $73,918 Idaho $73,839 New Mexico $73,261 Oklahoma $73,135 Alabama $72,668 South Dakota $71,885

Arkansas $71,458 West Virginia $71,229 Mississippi $70,540

Top Paying Cities for Motion Graphics 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:

Adamsville: $83,354
Albion: $81,970
Ashaway: $83,671

Adamsville, RI $83,354 Albion, RI $81,970 Ashaway, RI $83,671 Barrington, RI $81,970 Block Island, RI $83,236 Bradford, RI $83,615 Bristol, RI $81,891 Carolina, RI $82,935

Charlestown, RI $83,022 Chepachet, RI $81,812 Clayville, RI $81,891 Coventry, RI $81,812 West Greenwich, RI $81,757 East Greenwich, RI $81,867 Exeter, RI $83,615 Fiskeville, RI $81,970

Forestdale, RI $81,891 Foster, RI $81,757 Glendale, RI $81,757 Greene, RI $82,674 Greenville, RI $81,970 Harmony, RI $81,946 Harrisville, RI $81,812 Hope, RI $81,970

Hope Valley, RI $83,671 Hopkinton, RI $83,695 Jamestown, RI $82,856 Kenyon, RI $83,592 Little Compton, RI $83,323 Manville, RI $81,970 Mapleville, RI $81,757 Newport, RI $82,872

Middletown, RI $83,220 North Kingstown, RI $81,733 North Scituate, RI $81,946 Oakland, RI $81,836 Pascoag, RI $81,788 Pawtucket, RI $81,970 Central Falls, RI $81,970 Cumberland, RI $81,970

Lincoln, RI $81,970 Portsmouth, RI $82,540 Prudence Island, RI $81,812 Rockville, RI $83,695 Saunderstown, RI $82,904 Shannock, RI $83,568 Slatersville, RI $81,891 Slocum, RI $82,904

Tiverton, RI $83,378 Wakefield, RI $82,817 Kingston, RI $82,832 Narragansett, RI $82,848 Peace Dale, RI $82,817 Warren, RI $81,946 Warwick, RI $81,970 Westerly, RI $83,718

West Kingston, RI $82,880 West Warwick, RI $81,970 Wood River Junction, RI $83,615 Woonsocket, RI $81,891 North Smithfield, RI $81,946 Wyoming, RI $83,592 Providence, RI $81,970 Cranston, RI $81,970

North Providence, RI $81,970 East Providence, RI $81,970 Riverside, RI $81,970 Rumford, RI $81,970 Smithfield, RI $81,970 Johnston, RI $81,970

Motion Graphics Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Motion Graphics 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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$74,207

Average $82,010/year

$89,609

$6,184

Average $6,834/month

$7,467

$1,427

Average $1,577/week

$1,723

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,609	$7,467	$1,723	$43
Average	$82,010	$6,834	$1,577	$39
25th Percentile	$74,207	$6,184	$1,427	$36

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