Motion Graphics Designer Salary in Virginia

How much does a Motion Graphics Designer make in Virginia?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Motion Graphics Designer in Virginia is $79,685 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,785
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,104 to $87,066
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,201

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2026 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

Recruit with AI

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Motion Graphics Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,066	$7,255	$1,674	$42
Average	$79,685	$6,640	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$72,104	$6,009	$1,387	$35

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Motion Graphics Designer Job Openings in Virginia

Motion Graphics Editor

Empower Strategies - Alexandria, VA

Motion Graphics Editor

The Strategy Group Company - Alexandria, VA

Freelance Motion Graphic Designer

Artisan Talent - Arlington, VA

Senior Graphics Designer Federal Proposals

Global InfoTek Inc - Reston, VA

Search More Motion Graphics Designer Jobs in Virginia

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): $65,485
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,212
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,218
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,359
Expert (over 8 years): $161,867

Levels	Salary
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$65,485
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$80,212
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$97,218
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$133,359
Motion Gr... Level Motion Graphics Designer	$161,867

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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: $87,614.
California: $87,282.
Massachusetts: $86,119.

District of Columbia $87,614 California $87,282 Massachusetts $86,119 Washington $85,802 New Jersey $85,771 Alaska $85,660 Connecticut $84,568 New York $84,125

Hawaii $82,708 Rhode Island $82,043 Maryland $81,592 Minnesota $80,975 Colorado $80,738 Illinois $80,659 Oregon $80,358 Delaware $80,136

New Hampshire $79,997 Virginia $79,685 Pennsylvania $78,775 Nevada $78,316 North Dakota $78,166 Michigan $77,929 Wisconsin $77,842 Vermont $77,667

Texas $77,185 Maine $77,153 Arizona $77,106 Ohio $77,050 Georgia $76,322 Indiana $75,958 Wyoming $75,887 Utah $75,776

Iowa $75,729 Kansas $75,349 Louisiana $75,238 North Carolina $75,199 Missouri $75,183 Florida $74,874 Montana $74,708 Nebraska $74,550

Kentucky $74,463 South Carolina $74,146 Tennessee $73,948 Idaho $73,869 New Mexico $73,292 Oklahoma $73,165 Alabama $72,698 South Dakota $71,915

Arkansas $71,487 West Virginia $71,258 Mississippi $70,569

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:

Ivanhoe: $73,284
Lambsburg: $73,439
Laurel Fork: $73,522

Ivanhoe, VA $73,284 Lambsburg, VA $73,439 Laurel Fork, VA $73,522 Marion, VA $72,901 Max Meadows, VA $73,400 Meadowview, VA $72,245 Mouth Of Wilson, VA $72,830 Rocky Gap, VA $72,871

Ruther Glen, VA $76,868 Sealston, VA $78,857 Sharps, VA $76,530 Spotsylvania, VA $77,587 Sparta, VA $77,180 Stafford, VA $81,134 Stratford, VA $78,028 Tappahannock, VA $77,004

Thornburg, VA $77,842 Unionville, VA $76,579 Village, VA $76,907 Warsaw, VA $77,180 Weems, VA $75,665 Sandy Point, VA $77,281 White Stone, VA $75,455 Wicomico Church, VA $76,005

Woodford, VA $77,524 Zacata, VA $77,786 Winchester, VA $77,421 Bentonville, VA $76,757 Berryville, VA $78,537 Boyce, VA $78,680 Brucetown, VA $77,472 Chester Gap, VA $78,222

Clear Brook, VA $77,083 Cross Junction, VA $74,582 Fishers Hill, VA $75,654 Flint Hill, VA $77,798 Front Royal, VA $77,843 Gore, VA $75,000 Hume, VA $78,850 Huntly, VA $77,929

Strasburg, VA $75,359 Linden, VA $79,041 Markham, VA $79,024 Maurertown, VA $74,334 Middletown, VA $76,831 Millwood, VA $78,540 Rileyville, VA $75,897 Earlysville, VA $74,785

Esmont, VA $74,093 Faber, VA $73,765 Fishersville, VA $74,452 Free Union, VA $74,661 Gordonsville, VA $75,444 Greenwood, VA $74,361 Ivy, VA $74,816 Keene, VA $74,392

Keswick, VA $74,964 Locust Dale, VA $75,782 Lovingston, VA $72,973 Lyndhurst, VA $73,523 Montpelier Station, VA $75,462 Nellysford, VA $73,609 North Garden, VA $74,319 Orange, VA $76,200

Palmyra, VA $74,997 Piney River, VA $72,634 Quinque, VA $74,975 Roseland, VA $72,913 Ruckersville, VA $74,945 Schuyler, VA $73,833 Shipman, VA $72,962 Somerset, VA $75,465

Stanardsville, VA $74,726 Troy, VA $75,079 Tyro, VA $73,112 Waynesboro, VA $74,565 White Hall, VA $74,698 Woodberry Forest, VA $75,757 Achilles, VA $74,606 Amelia Court House, VA $75,991

Ark, VA $75,081 Arvonia, VA $74,414 Ashland, VA $76,731 Aylett, VA $76,767 Barhamsville, VA $75,661 Beaumont, VA $75,973 Beaverdam, VA $76,723 Bena, VA $74,585

Bohannon, VA $74,890 Bremo Bluff, VA $74,898 Bruington, VA $76,613 Bumpass, VA $76,608 Cardinal, VA $74,923 Cartersville, VA $75,517 Charles City, VA $76,135 Christchurch, VA $75,514

Church View, VA $75,688 Cobbs Creek, VA $75,131 Columbia, VA $75,321 Crozier, VA $76,480 Cumberland, VA $74,903 Deltaville, VA $75,193 Diggs, VA $74,919 Redwood, VA $72,912

Rich Creek, VA $73,160 Ridgeway, VA $73,670 Riner, VA $73,153 Ripplemead, VA $72,962 Rocky Mount, VA $72,977 Salem, VA $72,621 Sandy Level, VA $73,133 Shawsville, VA $72,845

Spencer, VA $73,652 Staffordsville, VA $73,285 Stanleytown, VA $73,791 Stuart, VA $73,633 Thaxton, VA $72,758 Troutville, VA $72,730 Union Hall, VA $72,990 Vesta, VA $73,539

Villamont, VA $72,722 Vinton, VA $72,586 Wirtz, VA $72,765 Woolwine, VA $73,488 Bristol, VA $70,795 Abingdon, VA $71,845 Andover, VA $71,631 Appalachia, VA $71,631

Bee, VA $72,516 Ben Hur, VA $71,928 Big Stone Gap, VA $70,993 Birchleaf, VA $72,588 Blackwater, VA $71,081 Castlewood, VA $71,289 Cleveland, VA $72,154 Clinchco, VA $72,524

Clintwood, VA $72,442 Coeburn, VA $71,751 Damascus, VA $72,408 Dante, VA $72,158 Davenport, VA $72,658 Dryden, VA $71,225 Duffield, VA $70,622 Dungannon, VA $70,880

East Stone Gap, VA $71,142 Ewing, VA $72,837 Fort Blackmore, VA $70,426 Gate City, VA $69,945 Haysi, VA $72,939 Hiltons, VA $70,110 Honaker, VA $72,557 Jonesville, VA $72,104

Keokee, VA $71,436 Lebanon, VA $71,874 Mc Clure, VA $72,173 Mendota, VA $70,817 Nickelsville, VA $70,520 Nora, VA $71,983 Norton, VA $71,708 Pennington Gap, VA $71,418

Pound, VA $72,005 Rosedale, VA $72,477 Rose Hill, VA $72,710 Saint Charles, VA $71,838 Saint Paul, VA $71,744 Weber City, VA $69,731 Whitetop, VA $72,692 Wise, VA $71,900

Pulaski, VA $73,472 Atkins, VA $72,852 Austinville, VA $73,440 Barren Springs, VA $73,503 Bastian, VA $72,862 Bland, VA $73,033 Broadford, VA $72,786 Cana, VA $73,553

Ceres, VA $72,792 Chilhowie, VA $72,768 Cripple Creek, VA $73,097 Crockett, VA $73,079 Draper, VA $73,411 Dugspur, VA $73,465 Elk Creek, VA $73,045 Emory, VA $72,562

Fancy Gap, VA $73,489 Fries, VA $73,291 Galax, VA $73,410 Glade Spring, VA $72,418 Rural Retreat, VA $72,987 Saltville, VA $72,799 Speedwell, VA $73,034 Sugar Grove, VA $72,869

Tannersville, VA $72,742 Troutdale, VA $72,818 Willis, VA $73,426 Woodlawn, VA $73,455 Wytheville, VA $73,249 Staunton, VA $74,475 Augusta Springs, VA $74,160 Bacova, VA $73,811

Blue Grass, VA $73,841 Brownsburg, VA $73,400 Buena Vista, VA $72,799 Churchville, VA $74,682 Clifton Forge, VA $73,562 Covington, VA $73,163 Craigsville, VA $74,167 Crimora, VA $74,759

Deerfield, VA $74,226 Doe Hill, VA $74,163 Fairfield, VA $73,292 Fort Defiance, VA $74,813 Glen Wilton, VA $73,283 Goshen, VA $73,849 Greenville, VA $73,803 Grottoes, VA $74,827

Head Waters, VA $74,285 Hot Springs, VA $73,606 Iron Gate, VA $73,688 Lexington, VA $73,420 Low Moor, VA $73,516 Mc Dowell, VA $74,192 Middlebrook, VA $73,821 Millboro, VA $73,879

Mint Spring, VA $74,192 Montebello, VA $73,148 Monterey, VA $73,978 Mount Sidney, VA $74,846 Mustoe, VA $74,101 New Hope, VA $74,803 Port Republic, VA $74,787 Raphine, VA $73,489

Rockbridge Baths, VA $73,561 Selma, VA $73,588 Steeles Tavern, VA $73,640 Stuarts Draft, VA $73,915 Swoope, VA $74,343 Verona, VA $74,847 Vesuvius, VA $72,984 Warm Springs, VA $73,834

West Augusta, VA $74,387 Weyers Cave, VA $74,865 Williamsville, VA $74,233 Lynchburg, VA $71,709 Altavista, VA $72,389 Alton, VA $73,971 Amherst, VA $72,196 Appomattox, VA $72,326

Bedford, VA $72,768 Big Island, VA $72,369 Blairs, VA $73,954 Brookneal, VA $72,676 Buffalo Junction, VA $74,205 Callands, VA $73,596 Chatham, VA $73,656 Clifford, VA $72,306

Clover, VA $73,791 Cluster Springs, VA $74,202 Coleman Falls, VA $72,006 Concord, VA $71,808 Crystal Hill, VA $73,677 Danville, VA $74,012 Hillsville, VA $73,553 Carson, VA $76,386

Hiwassee, VA $73,311 Independence, VA $73,056 Annandale, VA $86,926 Burke, VA $86,112 Dumfries, VA $83,590 Dunn Loring, VA $87,037 Fairfax, VA $85,737 Fairfax Station, VA $85,505

Falls Church, VA $87,113 Fort Belvoir, VA $86,060 Great Falls, VA $85,740 Greenway, VA $87,112 Lorton, VA $85,574 Merrifield, VA $86,837 Mc Lean, VA $87,104 West Mclean, VA $87,112

Mount Vernon, VA $86,383 Newington, VA $86,184 Dry Fork, VA $73,811 Brooke, VA $80,545 Evington, VA $72,107 Forest, VA $71,966 Gladstone, VA $72,389 Gladys, VA $72,390

Glasgow, VA $72,853 Goode, VA $72,204 Gretna, VA $73,132 Halifax, VA $73,950 Howardsville, VA $73,831 Hurt, VA $72,723 Java, VA $73,572 Ararat, VA $73,534

Axton, VA $73,762 Bassett, VA $73,709 Belspring, VA $73,326 Bent Mountain, VA $72,704 Blacksburg, VA $72,980 Blue Ridge, VA $72,679 Boones Mill, VA $72,652 Buchanan, VA $72,924

Callaway, VA $72,842 Christiansburg, VA $72,987 Cascade, VA $73,697 Catawba, VA $72,800 Check, VA $72,955 Claudville, VA $73,491 Cloverdale, VA $72,544 Collinsville, VA $73,953

Copper Hill, VA $72,859 Critz, VA $73,609 Daleville, VA $72,618 Dublin, VA $73,364 Eagle Rock, VA $73,135 Eggleston, VA $73,217 Elliston, VA $72,784 Ferrum, VA $73,250

Fieldale, VA $73,848 Fincastle, VA $72,844 Floyd, VA $73,255 Glade Hill, VA $72,929 Glen Lyn, VA $72,984 Goodview, VA $72,671 Hardy, VA $72,641 Henry, VA $73,360

Huddleston, VA $72,911 Keeling, VA $73,880 Chester, VA $76,746 Chesterfield, VA $76,700 Church Road, VA $76,447 Colonial Heights, VA $76,777 Courtland, VA $74,932 Dendron, VA $75,157

Dewitt, VA $76,202 Dinwiddie, VA $76,410 Disputanta, VA $76,473 Dolphin, VA $75,365 Drewryville, VA $74,768 Ebony, VA $74,252 Elberon, VA $74,847 Emporia, VA $74,937

Ford, VA $76,269 Franklin, VA $74,702 Freeman, VA $75,348 Gasburg, VA $74,412 Hopewell, VA $76,619 Ivor, VA $74,822 Jarratt, VA $75,584 Lawrenceville, VA $75,085

Mc Kenney, VA $76,003 Meredithville, VA $74,977 Newsoms, VA $74,455 Prince George, VA $76,691 Rawlings, VA $75,710 Sedley, VA $75,032 Skippers, VA $74,638 Spring Grove, VA $75,563

Stony Creek, VA $75,999 Surry, VA $74,664 Sussex, VA $75,828 Sutherland, VA $76,627 Valentines, VA $74,482 Wakefield, VA $75,128 Warfield, VA $75,771 Waverly, VA $75,719

White Plains, VA $74,440 Wilsons, VA $76,043 Yale, VA $75,521 Zuni, VA $74,793 Claremont, VA $75,665 Farmville, VA $74,246 Baskerville, VA $74,124 Indian Valley, VA $73,362

Mc Coy, VA $73,203 Martinsville, VA $73,831 Meadows Of Dan, VA $73,558 Moneta, VA $72,791 Montvale, VA $72,791 Narrows, VA $73,204 Newbern, VA $73,268 New Castle, VA $72,848

Newport, VA $73,015 New River, VA $73,470 Oriskany, VA $72,990 Paint Bank, VA $72,875 Parrott, VA $73,238 Patrick Springs, VA $73,693 Pearisburg, VA $73,276 Pembroke, VA $73,275

Penhook, VA $73,171 Pilot, VA $73,013 Pittsville, VA $73,135 Radford, VA $73,387 Long Island, VA $72,665 Lowry, VA $72,341 Lynch Station, VA $72,673 Madison Heights, VA $71,710

Monroe, VA $72,068 Naruna, VA $72,446 Nathalie, VA $73,322 Natural Bridge, VA $73,083 Natural Bridge Station, VA $72,768 Nelson, VA $74,315 Norwood, VA $72,666 Ringgold, VA $73,907

Rustburg, VA $71,876 Scottsburg, VA $74,050 Scottsville, VA $74,451 South Boston, VA $74,115 Spout Spring, VA $72,008 Sutherlin, VA $73,913 Sweet Briar, VA $71,923 Vernon Hill, VA $73,826

Virgilina, VA $74,138 Wingina, VA $73,097 Amonate, VA $72,935 Bandy, VA $72,775 Big Rock, VA $73,170 Bishop, VA $72,782 Bluefield, VA $73,007 Boissevain, VA $72,828

Breaks, VA $73,051 Burkes Garden, VA $72,856 Cedar Bluff, VA $72,963 Doran, VA $73,263 Falls Mills, VA $72,828 Grundy, VA $73,293 Horsepen, VA $72,810 Hurley, VA $72,916

Jewell Ridge, VA $72,963 Keen Mountain, VA $73,248 Mavisdale, VA $72,970 Maxie, VA $73,185 North Tazewell, VA $72,952 Oakwood, VA $73,289 Pilgrims Knob, VA $73,090 Pocahontas, VA $72,852

Pounding Mill, VA $73,065 Raven, VA $73,228 Red Ash, VA $73,296 Richlands, VA $73,254 Rowe, VA $72,997 Shortt Gap, VA $73,160 Swords Creek, VA $72,976 Tazewell, VA $72,837

Vansant, VA $72,977 Whitewood, VA $72,986 Wolford, VA $72,999 Boydton, VA $74,283 Bracey, VA $74,473 Brodnax, VA $74,760 Buckingham, VA $73,451 Burkeville, VA $74,588

Charlotte Court House, VA $73,519 Chase City, VA $73,900 Clarksville, VA $74,414 Crewe, VA $75,063 Cullen, VA $73,300 Dillwyn, VA $74,184 Drakes Branch, VA $73,892 Dundas, VA $74,991

Evergreen, VA $72,397 Fort Mitchell, VA $73,891 Green Bay, VA $74,176 Hampden Sydney, VA $74,358 Kenbridge, VA $74,590 Keysville, VA $73,885 La Crosse, VA $74,359 Lunenburg, VA $74,025

Meherrin, VA $74,033 Nottoway, VA $74,949 Pamplin, VA $73,055 Phenix, VA $72,725 Prospect, VA $73,514 Randolph, VA $73,639 Red House, VA $72,512 Red Oak, VA $73,995

Rice, VA $74,683 Saxe, VA $73,835 Skipwith, VA $74,047 South Hill, VA $74,331 Victoria, VA $74,286 Wylliesburg, VA $73,929 Roanoke, VA $72,492 Wachapreague, VA $75,271

Wardtown, VA $75,125 Wattsville, VA $75,342 Willis Wharf, VA $75,249 Windsor, VA $74,608 Withams, VA $75,282 Norfolk, VA $74,225 Newport News, VA $74,391 Fort Eustis, VA $74,421

Hampton, VA $74,437 Fort Monroe, VA $74,396 Poquoson, VA $74,413 Yorktown, VA $74,501 Lackey, VA $74,531 Seaford, VA $74,440 Portsmouth, VA $74,246 Fort Lee, VA $76,773

Petersburg, VA $76,773 Virginia State University, VA $76,773 Alberta, VA $75,256 Ammon, VA $76,264 Blackstone, VA $75,620 Boykins, VA $74,543 Branchville, VA $74,366 Capron, VA $74,911

Round Hill, VA $80,488 Catharpin, VA $83,503 Delaplane, VA $79,646 Ashburn, VA $83,849 Chantilly, VA $84,732 Gainesville, VA $82,824 Hamilton, VA $81,573 Lincoln, VA $81,493

Sterling, VA $84,869 Haymarket, VA $82,745 Herndon, VA $85,182 Leesburg, VA $82,532 Lovettsville, VA $80,703 Nokesville, VA $82,926 Upperville, VA $79,909 Warrenton, VA $80,200

Reston, VA $85,672 Waterford, VA $81,438 The Plains, VA $81,668 Doswell, VA $76,757 Dutton, VA $75,115 Fork Union, VA $75,128 Foster, VA $74,873 Glen Allen, VA $76,930

Gloucester, VA $75,036 Gloucester Point, VA $74,581 Goochland, VA $76,090 Grimstead, VA $75,062 Gum Spring, VA $76,090 Gwynn, VA $75,061 Hadensville, VA $75,972 Hallieford, VA $75,039

Hanover, VA $76,772 Hardyville, VA $75,262 Hartfield, VA $75,288 Hayes, VA $74,629 Henrico, VA $76,987 Hudgins, VA $75,003 Jamaica, VA $75,940 Jamestown, VA $74,800

Jetersville, VA $75,119 Kents Store, VA $75,297 King And Queen Court House, VA $76,055 King William, VA $76,449 Lanexa, VA $75,937 Lightfoot, VA $75,167 Little Plymouth, VA $75,959 Locust Hill, VA $75,514

Louisa, VA $76,078 Macon, VA $76,165 Maidens, VA $76,381 Manakin Sabot, VA $76,631 Mannboro, VA $76,132 Manquin, VA $76,672 Maryus, VA $74,592 Mascot, VA $75,736

Mathews, VA $74,918 Burgess, VA $76,216 Accomac, VA $75,212 Assawoman, VA $75,242 Atlantic, VA $75,343 Battery Park, VA $74,402 Belle Haven, VA $75,168 Birdsnest, VA $75,027

Bloxom, VA $75,328 Cape Charles, VA $74,924 Capeville, VA $74,939 Carrollton, VA $74,393 Carrsville, VA $74,732 Cheriton, VA $74,931 Chesapeake, VA $74,421 Chincoteague Island, VA $75,392

Wallops Island, VA $75,336 Craddockville, VA $75,180 Davis Wharf, VA $75,165 Eastville, VA $74,960 Exmore, VA $75,136 Franktown, VA $75,052 Greenbackville, VA $75,563 Greenbush, VA $75,347

Hacksneck, VA $75,138 Hallwood, VA $75,307 Harborton, VA $75,322 Horntown, VA $75,435 Oak Hall, VA $75,280 Isle Of Wight, VA $74,560 Jamesville, VA $75,095 Jenkins Bridge, VA $75,319

Keller, VA $75,229 Locustville, VA $75,225 Machipongo, VA $75,015 Mappsville, VA $75,290 Marionville, VA $75,014 Mears, VA $75,252 Melfa, VA $75,238 Modest Town, VA $75,433

Nassawadox, VA $75,093 Nelsonia, VA $75,438 New Church, VA $75,411 Onancock, VA $75,301 Onley, VA $75,218 Oyster, VA $74,949 Painter, VA $75,183 Parksley, VA $75,343

Pungoteague, VA $75,214 Quinby, VA $75,017 Rescue, VA $74,398 Sanford, VA $75,423 Saxis, VA $75,435 Seaview, VA $74,933 Smithfield, VA $74,478 Suffolk, VA $74,444

Tangier, VA $75,622 Tasley, VA $75,380 Temperanceville, VA $75,307 Townsend, VA $74,948 Virginia Beach, VA $75,412 Dulles, VA $85,695 Aldie, VA $82,991 Amissville, VA $78,953

Arcola, VA $83,822 Manassas, VA $83,960 Marshall, VA $80,111 Middleburg, VA $81,584 Catlett, VA $81,967 Centreville, VA $84,299 Clifton, VA $85,009 Orlean, VA $79,389

Paeonian Springs, VA $81,964 Paris, VA $79,389 Philomont, VA $81,342 Purcellville, VA $80,739 Bluemont, VA $79,659 Bristow, VA $83,309 Broad Run, VA $81,827 Calverton, VA $81,641

Casanova, VA $81,778 Rectortown, VA $80,012 Mechanicsville, VA $76,832 Midlothian, VA $76,716 Millers Tavern, VA $76,823 Mineral, VA $76,547 Moon, VA $74,950 Moseley, VA $76,460

New Canton, VA $74,804 New Kent, VA $76,412 New Point, VA $74,762 Newtown, VA $77,059 Norge, VA $75,278 North, VA $75,016 Oilville, VA $76,478 Onemo, VA $74,856

Ordinary, VA $74,693 Port Haywood, VA $74,751 Powhatan, VA $76,225 Providence Forge, VA $76,280 Quinton, VA $76,671 Rockville, VA $76,564 Ruthville, VA $76,123 Saint Stephens Church, VA $76,814

Saluda, VA $75,543 Sandston, VA $76,849 Sandy Hook, VA $76,075 Schley, VA $74,870 Severn, VA $74,631 Shacklefords, VA $75,583 State Farm, VA $76,417 Stevensville, VA $76,235

Studley, VA $76,826 Susan, VA $74,781 Toano, VA $75,514 Topping, VA $75,446 Trevilians, VA $76,030 Richmond, VA $77,008 Urbanna, VA $75,806 Wake, VA $75,332

Walkerton, VA $76,344 Ware Neck, VA $74,900 Water View, VA $75,790 West Point, VA $76,050 White Marsh, VA $74,776 Wicomico, VA $74,644 Williamsburg, VA $74,773 Woods Cross Roads, VA $75,044

Montpelier, VA $76,450 Oakton, VA $85,936 Occoquan, VA $85,303 Quantico, VA $82,468 Springfield, VA $86,700 Triangle, VA $83,064 Vienna, VA $86,700 Woodbridge, VA $84,686

Arlington, VA $87,136 Fort Myer, VA $87,138 Mattaponi, VA $75,767 Dhs, VA $87,137 Fort Valley, VA $75,333 Star Tannery, VA $74,596 Stephens City, VA $77,449 Stephenson, VA $77,501

Toms Brook, VA $75,291 White Post, VA $78,115 Woodstock, VA $74,669 Culpeper, VA $77,135 Aroda, VA $75,246 Banco, VA $75,501 Bealeton, VA $79,858 Boston, VA $76,931

Brandy Station, VA $78,487 Brightwood, VA $75,885 Castleton, VA $77,777 Elkwood, VA $78,384 Etlan, VA $75,710 Goldvein, VA $80,211 Graves Mill, VA $75,143 Haywood, VA $75,865

Hood, VA $74,670 Jeffersonton, VA $79,362 Leon, VA $76,205 Lignum, VA $77,932 Madison, VA $75,137 Midland, VA $80,653 Mitchells, VA $76,520 Oakpark, VA $75,613

Pratts, VA $75,128 Radiant, VA $75,407 Rapidan, VA $76,087 Remington, VA $79,223 Reva, VA $76,289 Richardsville, VA $78,582 Rixeyville, VA $78,379 Rochelle, VA $75,105

Somerville, VA $80,807 Sperryville, VA $76,215 Stevensburg, VA $78,088 Sumerduck, VA $79,245 Syria, VA $74,853 Viewtown, VA $78,430 Washington, VA $77,552 Wolftown, VA $74,676

Woodville, VA $76,967 Harrisonburg, VA $74,980 Basye, VA $74,381 Bergton, VA $74,152 Bridgewater, VA $74,840 Broadway, VA $74,609 Criders, VA $74,285 Dayton, VA $74,584

Edinburg, VA $74,508 Elkton, VA $74,732 Alexandria, VA $87,127 Fredericksburg, VA $78,944 Bowling Green, VA $77,412 Burr Hill, VA $77,421 Callao, VA $76,976 Caret, VA $77,894

Center Cross, VA $76,568 Champlain, VA $77,716 Coles Point, VA $78,007 Colonial Beach, VA $78,445 Corbin, VA $77,960 Dahlgren, VA $81,018 Dogue, VA $78,393 Dunnsville, VA $76,844

Edwardsville, VA $76,315 Farnham, VA $76,541 Garrisonville, VA $81,683 Hague, VA $77,443 Hartwood, VA $79,172 Haynesville, VA $77,379 Heathsville, VA $76,244 Hustle, VA $77,762

Irvington, VA $75,633 Jersey, VA $78,501 Kilmarnock, VA $75,697 King George, VA $79,726 Kinsale, VA $77,293 Ladysmith, VA $76,965 Lancaster, VA $75,882 Laneview, VA $76,067

Lively, VA $75,953 Locust Grove, VA $77,444 Loretto, VA $77,777 Lottsburg, VA $76,832 Merry Point, VA $75,764 Milford, VA $77,127 Mollusk, VA $75,790 Montross, VA $77,949

Morattico, VA $76,185 Mount Holly, VA $77,690 Ninde, VA $79,903 Nuttsville, VA $76,109 Oldhams, VA $77,231 Ophelia, VA $76,257 Partlow, VA $77,633 Port Royal, VA $77,757

Rappahannock Academy, VA $77,772 Reedville, VA $76,200 Rhoadesville, VA $76,713 Rollins Fork, VA $78,442 Fulks Run, VA $74,423 Hinton, VA $74,354 Keezletown, VA $74,717 Lacey Spring, VA $74,754

Linville, VA $74,715 Luray, VA $74,955 Mc Gaheysville, VA $74,803 Mount Crawford, VA $74,805 Mount Jackson, VA $74,561 Mount Solon, VA $74,571 New Market, VA $74,733 Orkney Springs, VA $74,400

Penn Laird, VA $74,836 Quicksburg, VA $74,635 Pleasant Valley, VA $74,796 Shenandoah, VA $74,759 Singers Glen, VA $74,710 Stanley, VA $74,765 Timberville, VA $74,746 Charlottesville, VA $74,880

Afton, VA $74,050 Arrington, VA $72,578 Barboursville, VA $75,171 Batesville, VA $74,702 Covesville, VA $74,057 Crozet, VA $74,737 Dyke, VA $74,700 Ruby, VA $81,292

Motion Graphics Designer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Motion Graphics Designer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Motion Graphics Designer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Motion Graphics Designer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Motion Graphics Designer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$99,607	$48.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$95,622	$46.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$95,622	$46.0	20%
Healthcare	$91,638	$44.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$87,654	$42.0	10%

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 August 01, 2026

$72,104

Average $79,685/year

$87,066

$6,009

Average $6,640/month

$7,255

$1,387

Average $1,532/week

$1,674

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,066	$7,255	$1,674	$42
Average	$79,685	$6,640	$1,532	$38
25th Percentile	$72,104	$6,009	$1,387	$35

Salaries of jobs related to Motion Graphics Designer

Find Your Next Motion Graphics Designer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Motion Graphics Designer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Securiport

Reston, VA

Technical Graphic Designer& Motion Designer

Securiport | Reston, VA

Job Description. Job Description. Salary: $67,500 to $82,500. Position Summary. Securiport LLC is a US company based in Reston, VA, that specializes in the... more

10 Days Ago
CACG LLC

McLean, VA

Federal Proposal Graphics Designer Job CACG LLC in McLean

CACG LLC | McLean, VA

A visual design company is seeking a Proposal Graphics Specialist for a remote role with potential travel to McLean, VA.This critical position involves cre... more

8 Days Ago
Duluth Trading Company

MOUNT HOREB, WI

Assistant Technical Designer

Duluth Trading Company | MOUNT HOREB, WI

Position Overview: The Assistant Technical Designer will support the technical design team in translating creative concepts into production ready garments.... more

6 Days Ago
Trane Technologies

DAVIDSON, NC

Senior Product Designer

Trane Technologies | DAVIDSON, NC

Be a part of our mission. As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, ... more

6 Days Ago
Trane Technologies

DAVIDSON, NC

Senior User Experience Designer

Trane Technologies | DAVIDSON, NC

Be a part of our mission. As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, ... more

6 Days Ago
Trane Technologies

DAVIDSON, NC

Senior User Experience Designer

Trane Technologies | DAVIDSON, NC

Be a part of our mission. As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, ... more

12 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Virginia

Cost of Living in Virginia is

0.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.