Technical Animator Salary in the United States

How much does a Technical Animator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Animator in the United States is $71,905 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Technical Animator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,074
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,842 to $79,845
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,500
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Technical Animator Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $79,845 $6,654 $1,535 $38
Average $71,905 $5,992 $1,383 $35
25th Percentile $63,842 $5,320 $1,228 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Animator Salaries

A Technical Animator'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 Technical Animator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Animator'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): $70,001
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $70,225
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,681
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,010
  • Expert (over 8 years): $76,919
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Animator$70,001
Intermediate Level Technical Animator$70,225
Senior Level Technical Animator$71,681
Specialist Level Technical Animator$75,010
Expert Level Technical Animator$76,919
$70,001 0 yr
$70,225 < 2 yrs
$71,681 2-4 yrs
$75,010 5-8 yrs
$76,919 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Technical Animators

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: $90,694
  • San Francisco: $89,803
  • Oakland: $87,811

What Skills Can Increase a Technical Animator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.62% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Graphic Design (Mentioned in 2.83% Job Postings): Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, visual arts, and page layout techniques to create visual compositions. Common uses of graphic design include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), wayfinding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging, and signage.
  • Photoshop (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design and photo editing software developed by Adobe. It is used to demonstrate knowledge of image resolution, image size, and image file format for web, video, and print.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 4.62%
Graphic Design 2.83%
Photoshop 1.74%
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 Technical Animator's salary.
  • Online Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Online Learning
$94,915
32%
Team Development
$81,253
13%
Analysis
$80,534
12%
Alignment
$79,096
10%
Facilitation
$79,096
10%
Continuous Learning
$78,377
9%
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How Education impacts a Technical Animator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Technical Animators enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Technical Animator with a No Diploma is between $61,907 and $66,866).

Technical Animator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Technical Animator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 9.0%
Associates 23.1%
Bachelors 57.7%
Masters 6.4%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Technical Animator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Animator'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 Technical Animator

Salaries for a Technical Animator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $62,833 in 2023 to around $62,869 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Technical Animator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Technical Animator Over Time

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2023
$62,833
2024
$63,147
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2024 $63,147
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