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: a Technical Animator (5-7 years)earns $75,216, an Art Manager (7+ years)earns $117,282, an Art Director (7+ years)earns $160,128,

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 $79,704, California $79,402, Massachusetts $78,343. 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: $138,221; Lead Animator: $126,352; Cinematic Animator: $94,491; Senior Animator: $92,118; 3D Technical Animator: $79,727.

Technical Animator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Technical Animator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Animator in Rhode Island is $74,636 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,387
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,279 to $82,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,671

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Technical Animator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,881	$6,907	$1,594	$40
Average	$74,636	$6,220	$1,435	$36
25th Percentile	$66,279	$5,523	$1,275	$32

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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 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: $79,704.
California: $79,402.
Massachusetts: $78,343.

District of Columbia $79,704 California $79,402 Massachusetts $78,343 Washington $78,056 New Jersey $78,027 Alaska $77,926 Connecticut $76,933 New York $76,529

Hawaii $75,241 Rhode Island $74,636 Maryland $74,226 Minnesota $73,664 Colorado $73,448 Illinois $73,376 Oregon $73,103 Delaware $72,901

New Hampshire $72,775 Virginia $72,491 Pennsylvania $71,663 Nevada $71,246 North Dakota $71,109 Michigan $70,893 Wisconsin $70,814 Vermont $70,655

Texas $70,216 Maine $70,187 Arizona $70,144 Ohio $70,094 Georgia $69,431 Indiana $69,100 Wyoming $69,036 Utah $68,935

Iowa $68,892 Kansas $68,546 Louisiana $68,445 North Carolina $68,409 Missouri $68,395 Florida $68,114 Montana $67,963 Nebraska $67,819

Kentucky $67,740 South Carolina $67,452 Tennessee $67,272 Idaho $67,200 New Mexico $66,674 Oklahoma $66,559 Alabama $66,134 South Dakota $65,422

Arkansas $65,033 West Virginia $64,824 Mississippi $64,198

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:

Adamsville: $75,569
Albion: $74,931
Ashaway: $75,426

Adamsville, RI $75,569 Albion, RI $74,931 Ashaway, RI $75,426 Barrington, RI $74,733 Block Island, RI $75,149 Bradford, RI $75,380 Bristol, RI $75,021 Carolina, RI $75,256

Charlestown, RI $75,283 Chepachet, RI $75,134 Clayville, RI $74,924 Coventry, RI $74,928 West Greenwich, RI $75,134 East Greenwich, RI $74,877 Exeter, RI $75,113 Fiskeville, RI $74,732

Forestdale, RI $75,308 Foster, RI $75,094 Glendale, RI $75,314 Greene, RI $75,193 Greenville, RI $74,761 Harmony, RI $74,857 Harrisville, RI $75,281 Hope, RI $74,779

Hope Valley, RI $75,360 Hopkinton, RI $75,459 Jamestown, RI $75,207 Kenyon, RI $75,247 Little Compton, RI $75,558 Manville, RI $75,029 Mapleville, RI $75,148 Newport, RI $75,283

Middletown, RI $75,316 North Kingstown, RI $75,006 North Scituate, RI $74,858 Oakland, RI $75,229 Pascoag, RI $75,331 Pawtucket, RI $74,622 Central Falls, RI $74,655 Cumberland, RI $75,079

Lincoln, RI $74,730 Portsmouth, RI $75,275 Prudence Island, RI $75,120 Rockville, RI $75,447 Saunderstown, RI $75,162 Shannock, RI $75,251 Slatersville, RI $75,308 Slocum, RI $75,159

Tiverton, RI $75,504 Wakefield, RI $75,226 Kingston, RI $75,197 Narragansett, RI $75,247 Peace Dale, RI $75,216 Warren, RI $74,926 Warwick, RI $74,717 Westerly, RI $75,444

West Kingston, RI $75,221 West Warwick, RI $74,809 Wood River Junction, RI $75,328 Woonsocket, RI $75,312 North Smithfield, RI $75,141 Wyoming, RI $75,251 Providence, RI $74,600 Cranston, RI $74,610

North Providence, RI $74,619 East Providence, RI $74,605 Riverside, RI $74,629 Rumford, RI $74,618 Smithfield, RI $74,769 Johnston, RI $74,644

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 May 01, 2026

$66,279

Average $74,636/year

$82,881

$5,523

Average $6,220/month

$6,907

$1,275

Average $1,435/week

$1,594

$32

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,881	$6,907	$1,594	$40
Average	$74,636	$6,220	$1,435	$36
25th Percentile	$66,279	$5,523	$1,275	$32

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