Job outlook for animators in the United States

Animator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected animator job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.

• About 3,200 new jobs for animators are projected over the next decade.

• Animator salaries have increased 19% for animators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 4,937 animators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 551 active animator job openings in the US.

• The average animator salary is $76,853.

Compare the number of animator jobs and the average animator salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of animator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where animators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.