Motion Graphics Artist Salary in San Diego, California

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Motion Graphics Artist in San Diego, CA is $66,450. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,772 to $74,834, with most professionals earning between $53,692 and $82,467.

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What does a Motion Graphics Artist do?

Common responsibilities of a Motion Graphics Artist

Understanding of camera scripting to create interesting and dynamic visuals.

March 30, 2023

Develop original short video assets that involve only video & text.

September 27, 2022

Design stunning motion graphics including titles / supers to elevate videos.

November 26, 2022

Works effectively with others in a collaborative team environment.

December 28, 2022

Assisting in conceptualizing the design for films, trailers, commercials, broadcast, and motion graphic projects.

April 23, 2023

Generate multiple design explorations and iterate designs for conceptualizing and communicating.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Motion Graphics Artist in San Diego, CA

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59772

74834

66450

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

60526

76651

67488

What is the average salary for Motion Graphics Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Motion Graphics Artist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Motion Graphics Artist ranges from $59,772 to $74,834 with the average base salary of $66,450. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,526 to $76,651 with the average total cash compensation of $67,488.

View Average Salary for Motion Graphics Artist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,450	$59,772 - $74,834
Bonus	$1,038	$754 - $1,817
Total Pay	$67,488	$60,526 - $76,651

* 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.

Motion Graphics Artist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,881 - $74,971	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,060 - $75,194	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,726 - $74,776	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,146 - $75,302	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,726 - $74,776	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,698 - $75,993	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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