Medical Animator Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Medical Animator make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Animator in Columbus, OH is $145,283. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $124,592 to $168,140, with most professionals earning between $105,754 and $188,950.

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What does a Medical Animator do?

Common responsibilities of a Medical Animator

Observes surgical demonstrations including cadaver dissections.

October 13, 2022

Communicate changes in priorities and direction of the goal or project to the team and project stakeholders.

October 16, 2022

Design and produce illustrations, 2D animations, and graphics to accurately and effectively communicate medical and scientific concepts, including researching content, editing scripts, storyboarding, and creating prototypes/mockups as needed.

January 24, 2023

Examines surgical videos, still and stock footage as required.

February 04, 2023

Works occasionally with business unit and/or corporate Creative Services teams.

February 18, 2023

Reviews animation and visualization projects to determine the type and number of physical and 3D assets required.

April 05, 2023

Stay current on new technologies, industry trends, cutting edge techniques and trends which may affect current departmental practices.

April 21, 2023

Collaborate effectively with internal cross-functional partners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand project/image learning objectives and develop deliverables to best achieve identified educational goals.

May 06, 2023

Follow standards and guidelines for adherence to Corporate brand style and standards for consistent identity.

May 06, 2023

Manage multiple projects at different stages simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Medical Animator in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

124592

168140

145283

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

129181

180178

151446

What is the average salary for Medical Animator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Animator in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Medical Animator ranges from $124,592 to $168,140 with the average base salary of $145,283. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $129,181 to $180,178 with the average total cash compensation of $151,446.

View Average Salary for Medical Animator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$145,283	$124,592 - $168,140
Bonus	$6,163	$4,589 - $12,039
Total Pay	$151,446	$129,181 - $180,178

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Medical Animator Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,824 - $167,104	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,179 - $160,835	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,838 - $157,675	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,481 - $165,291	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,837 - $167,121	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,565 - $160,007	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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