What are the main factors that influence a Technical Animator's salary?

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

How does experience change a Technical Animator's salary?

A Technical Animator's salary grows with experience: starting around $70,890 for beginners, reaching about $72,592 at mid-level, and approach $77,896 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Animator?

Technical Animator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Animator roles are District of Columbia $79,614, California $79,312, Massachusetts $78,255. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Animator roles make?

Salaries for Technical Animator level roles vary by specialization: Medical Animator: $138,207; Lead Animator: $126,323; Cinematic Animator: $94,459; Senior Animator: $92,107; 3D Technical Animator: $79,721.

Technical Animator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Animator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Animator in Delaware is $72,818 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): $88,180
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,653 to $80,859
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,218

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Technical Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,859	$6,738	$1,555	$39
Average	$72,818	$6,068	$1,400	$35
25th Percentile	$64,653	$5,388	$1,243	$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 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): $70,890
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,117
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,592
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,963
Expert (over 8 years): $77,896

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Technical Animator	$70,890
Intermediate Level Technical Animator	$71,117
Senior Level Technical Animator	$72,592
Specialist Level Technical Animator	$75,963
Expert Level Technical Animator	$77,896

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How Do Technical Animator 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 Technical Animators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,614.
California: $79,312.
Massachusetts: $78,255.

District of Columbia $79,614 California $79,312 Massachusetts $78,255 Washington $77,967 New Jersey $77,938 Alaska $77,837 Connecticut $76,845 New York $76,443

Hawaii $75,155 Rhode Island $74,551 Maryland $74,142 Minnesota $73,581 Colorado $73,365 Illinois $73,293 Oregon $73,020 Delaware $72,818

New Hampshire $72,692 Virginia $72,409 Pennsylvania $71,582 Nevada $71,165 North Dakota $71,028 Michigan $70,812 Wisconsin $70,733 Vermont $70,575

Texas $70,136 Maine $70,108 Arizona $70,065 Ohio $70,014 Georgia $69,353 Indiana $69,022 Wyoming $68,957 Utah $68,857

Iowa $68,813 Kansas $68,468 Louisiana $68,368 North Carolina $68,332 Missouri $68,317 Florida $68,037 Montana $67,886 Nebraska $67,742

Kentucky $67,663 South Carolina $67,375 Tennessee $67,196 Idaho $67,124 New Mexico $66,599 Oklahoma $66,484 Alabama $66,059 South Dakota $65,348

Arkansas $64,959 West Virginia $64,751 Mississippi $64,125

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:

Lincoln: $75,364
Little Creek: $74,666
Magnolia: $74,976

Lincoln, DE $75,364 Little Creek, DE $74,666 Magnolia, DE $74,976 Milford, DE $75,364 Marydel, DE $74,386 Millsboro, DE $75,364 Millville, DE $75,867 Milton, DE $75,364

Nassau, DE $75,364 Ocean View, DE $75,867 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,867 Seaford, DE $74,573 Selbyville, DE $75,867 Smyrna, DE $74,300 Viola, DE $74,976 Woodside, DE $74,760

Bear, DE $73,753 Newark, DE $73,782 Claymont, DE $73,840 Delaware City, DE $73,782 Hockessin, DE $73,840 Kirkwood, DE $73,782 Middletown, DE $74,149 Montchanin, DE $73,840

New Castle, DE $73,840 Odessa, DE $74,249 Port Penn, DE $73,581 Rockland, DE $73,840 Saint Georges, DE $73,782 Townsend, DE $74,142 Winterthur, DE $73,840 Lewes, DE $75,364

Wilmington, DE $73,840 Dover, DE $74,631 Dover Afb, DE $74,803 Bethany Beach, DE $75,867 Bethel, DE $74,573 Bridgeville, DE $75,364 Camden Wyoming, DE $74,710 Cheswold, DE $74,458

Clayton, DE $74,271 Dagsboro, DE $75,867 Delmar, DE $74,573 Ellendale, DE $75,364 Felton, DE $75,364 Fenwick Island, DE $75,867 Frankford, DE $75,867 Frederica, DE $75,364

Georgetown, DE $75,364 Greenwood, DE $75,364 Harbeson, DE $75,364 Harrington, DE $75,364 Hartly, DE $74,235 Houston, DE $75,364 Kenton, DE $74,271 Laurel, DE $74,573

Yorklyn, DE $73,840

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

$64,653

Average $72,818/year

$80,859

$5,388

Average $6,068/month

$6,738

$1,243

Average $1,400/week

$1,555

$31

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,859	$6,738	$1,555	$39
Average	$72,818	$6,068	$1,400	$35
25th Percentile	$64,653	$5,388	$1,243	$31

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