Mid Level Animator Salary in the United States

How much does a Mid Level Animator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mid Level Animator in the United States is $82,156 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,600
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,698 to $90,240
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,907
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Mid Level Animator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,240 $7,520 $1,735 $43
Average $82,156 $6,846 $1,580 $39
25th Percentile $74,698 $6,225 $1,436 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Mid Level Animator Salaries

A Mid Level 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 Mid Level Animator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mid Level 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): $81,562
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $90,946
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,806
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,115
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,495
Levels Salary
Mid Level... Level Mid Level Animator$81,562
Actuary I... Level Mid Level Animator$90,946
Actuary I... Level Mid Level Animator$106,806
Actuary I... Level Mid Level Animator$142,115
Actuary V... Level Mid Level Animator$166,495
$81,562 0 yr
$90,946 < 2 yrs
$106,806 2-4 yrs
$142,115 5-8 yrs
$166,495 > 8 yrs
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How Do Mid Level 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 Mid Level Animators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $90,963.
  • California: $90,618.
  • Massachusetts: $89,410.

Top Paying Cities for Mid Level 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: $103,623
  • San Francisco: $102,605
  • Oakland: $100,329

What Skills Can Increase a Mid Level Animator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.91% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 2.2% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Collective Bargaining (Mentioned in 1.06% Job Postings): Collective bargaining is a process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights for workers. The interests of the employees are commonly presented by representatives of a trade union to which the employees belong. The collective agreements reached by these negotiations usually set out wage scales, working hours, training, health and safety, overtime, grievance mechanisms, and rights to participate in workplace or company affairs. The union may negotiate with a single employer (who is typically representing a company's shareholders) or may negotiate with a group of businesses, depending on the country, to reach an industry-wide agreement. A collective agreement functions as a labour contract between an employer and one or more unions. Collective bargaining consists of the process of negotiation between representatives of a union and employers (generally represented by management, or, in some countries such as Austria, Sweden and the Netherlands, by an employers' organization) in respect of the terms and conditions of employment of employees, such as wages, hours of work, working conditions, grievance procedures, and about the rights and responsibilities of trade unions. The parties often refer to the result of the negotiation as a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or as a collective employment agreement (CEA).
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Analysis 9.91%
Economics 2.2%
Collective Bargaining 1.06%
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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 Mid Level Animator's salary.
  • SAS/SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
SAS/SQL
 $87,907
7%
Time Management
 $87,085
6%
Coaching
 $87,085
6%
Communication Skills
 $84,621
3%
Reinsurance
 $84,621
3%
Products and Services
 $84,621
3%
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How Education impacts a Mid Level Animator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mid Level Animators enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Mid Level Animator with a Associate's Degree is between $75,555 and $80,541).

Mid Level Animator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mid Level Animator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 8.9%
Associates 3.9%
Bachelors 64.0%
Masters 20.5%
Doctorate 2.1%
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Mid Level Animator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mid Level 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.

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$74,698
Average $82,156/year
$90,240
$6,225
Average $6,846/month
$7,520
$1,436
Average $1,580/week
$1,735
$36
Average $39/hour
$43
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $90,240 $7,520 $1,735 $43
Average $82,156 $6,846 $1,580 $39
25th Percentile $74,698 $6,225 $1,436 $36

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Salary Trends for Mid Level Animator

Salaries for a Mid Level Animator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,402 in 2023 to around $75,466 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mid Level Animator salary trends, .

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