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Job outlook for 3d designers in the United States
Are 3d designer jobs in demand?
3d designer job and salary trends over time
3d designer jobs over time
3d designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 340 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 336 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 360 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 363 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 362 | 0.00% |
Average 3d designer salary over time
3d designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,066 | $31.28 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $63,517 | $30.54 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $61,397 | $29.52 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $59,361 | $28.54 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $58,069 | $27.92 | +1.6% |
3d designer jobs by state
Most common states for 3d designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 228 | 33% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 886 | 12% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 796 | 12% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 485 | 12% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 145 | 11% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,389 | 9% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 725 | 9% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 271 | 9% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 99 | 9% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 847 | 8% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 461 | 8% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 78 | 8% |
| 14 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,405 | 7% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 445 | 7% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 410 | 7% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 408 | 7% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 238 | 7% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 99 | 7% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 40 | 7% |
Most common cities for 3d designers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | 6 | 4% | $55,405 |
| 2 | Frederick | 3 | 4% | $66,009 |
| 3 | Panama City | 1 | 3% | $48,827 |
| 4 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $65,782 |
| 5 | Bowie | 1 | 2% | $65,969 |
| 6 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $47,356 |
| 7 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $47,314 |
| 8 | Pasadena | 1 | 1% | $83,962 |
| 9 | New York | 2 | 0% | $70,634 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $56,841 |
| 11 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $60,445 |
| 12 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $67,167 |
| 13 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $66,357 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $47,733 |
| 15 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $47,223 |
| 16 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $47,743 |
3D Designer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of 3d designer experts
Kansas State University
College of Central Florida
Barbara Anderson
Professor and HeadKansas State University
Department of Interior Design and Fashion Studies
What type of skills will young 3D Designers need?
Barbara Anderson: Technology in buildings and using technology to design buildings and communicate with teams and clients will be more critical than ever.
What experience really stands out on 3D Designer resumes?
Barbara Anderson: The experiences individuals can describe on a resume are meaningful, but soft skills are most impressive in a new hire. My top two soft skills areas are communication (listening, speaking, writing, digital and analog visualization) and being productive in a team (cooperation, constructive conflict, continual personal improvement, taking responsibility, anticipating others' needs).
Dr. Sarah Satterfield Ph.D.
Department Chair Visual and Performing Arts, Professor of Music and HumanitiesCollege of Central Florida
Engineering Technology
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for 3D Designers in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Sarah Satterfield Ph.D.: Technology is constantly evolving and changing the way we experience the arts, generally for the better. I anticipate great strides in the fields of digital media and digital music. Technology affords us the opportunity to connect with a larger, more global audience on the one hand, and also kindle in a younger generation an interest in the arts.