Best states for a motion graphics artist

Q: What is the best state for motion graphics artists?

The best state to be a motion graphics artist is New Hampshire based on motion graphics artist salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for motion graphics artists?

The highest paying state for motion graphics artists is South Carolina based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for motion graphics artists?

The worst state for motion graphics artists is South Carolina, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Alison Petty Ragguette

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for motion graphics artists in the United States. Motion graphics artist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for motion graphics artists.In fact, our research shows that New Hampshire is the best state for motion graphics artists in America. The best city in America for motion graphics artists with the highest pay is Providence, RI.

In order to get you the best states for motion graphics artists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that New Hampshire is the best state for motion graphics artist jobs, whereas South Carolina is the worst.

10 best states for motion graphics artists in 2026

1. New Hampshire
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 48
Average annual salary: $96,942
Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000
Location Quotient:
1.45
Motion graphics artist jobs in New Hampshire
2. Rhode Island
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 27
Average annual salary: $97,736
Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000
Location Quotient:
1.18
Motion graphics artist jobs in Rhode Island
3. Connecticut
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 82
Average annual salary: $97,300
Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000
Location Quotient:
1.31
Motion graphics artist jobs in Connecticut
4. New York
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 449
Average annual salary: $94,718
Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000
Location Quotient:
1.85
Motion graphics artist jobs in New York
5. Washington
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 201
Average annual salary: $87,263
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000
Location Quotient:
1.46
Motion graphics artist jobs in Washington
6. District of Columbia
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 46
Average annual salary: $93,957
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000
Location Quotient:
1.45
Motion graphics artist jobs in District of Columbia
7. California
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 940
Average annual salary: $84,025
Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000
Location Quotient:
1.7
Motion graphics artist jobs in California
8. Nevada
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 27
Average annual salary: $109,440
Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000
Location Quotient:
0.68
Motion graphics artist jobs in Nevada
9. Maryland
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 119
Average annual salary: $81,501
Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000
Location Quotient:
0.99
Motion graphics artist jobs in Maryland
10. Delaware
Total motion graphics artist jobs: 16
Average annual salary: $95,454
Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000
Location Quotient:
0.68
Motion graphics artist jobs in Delaware

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Detailed list of the best states for a motion graphics artist

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	New Hampshire	$96,942	$62,000	1,342,795	48
2	Rhode Island	$97,736	$62,000	1,059,639	27
3	Connecticut	$97,300	$61,000	3,588,184	82
4	New York	$94,718	$59,000	19,849,399	449
5	Washington	$87,263	$54,000	7,405,743	201
6	District of Columbia	$93,957	$58,000	693,972	46
7	California	$84,025	$52,000	39,536,653	940
8	Nevada	$109,440	$68,000	2,998,039	27
9	Maryland	$81,501	$50,000	6,052,177	119
10	Delaware	$95,454	$59,000	961,939	16
11	Oregon	$69,556	$43,000	4,142,776	114
12	Idaho	$73,984	$46,000	1,716,943	24
13	Michigan	$67,750	$42,000	9,962,311	120
14	Iowa	$65,558	$42,000	3,145,711	61
15	Illinois	$70,110	$44,000	12,802,023	181
16	Pennsylvania	$67,706	$42,000	12,805,537	159
17	Maine	$69,248	$45,000	1,335,907	18
18	New Mexico	$68,156	$43,000	2,088,070	26
19	North Carolina	$64,690	$40,000	10,273,419	155
20	Indiana	$61,732	$38,000	6,666,818	111
21	Utah	$57,535	$36,000	3,101,833	74
22	Wisconsin	$56,805	$36,000	5,795,483	123
23	North Dakota	$64,362	$42,000	755,393	11
24	Virginia	$59,246	$36,000	8,470,020	189
25	West Virginia	$64,054	$39,000	1,815,857	15
26	Kansas	$63,469	$41,000	2,913,123	36
27	Colorado	$62,829	$40,000	5,607,154	84
28	Kentucky	$57,269	$36,000	4,454,189	57
29	Arizona	$59,875	$37,000	7,016,270	79
30	Wyoming	$48,942	$31,000	579,315	16
31	Texas	$54,726	$34,000	28,304,596	398
32	New Jersey	$63,695	$40,000	9,005,644	85
33	Vermont	$59,015	$38,000	623,657	10
34	Tennessee	$56,724	$35,000	6,715,984	79
35	Arkansas	$57,475	$36,000	3,004,279	31
36	Florida	$51,136	$31,000	20,984,400	230
37	Minnesota	$47,852	$30,000	5,576,606	97
38	Massachusetts	$46,422	$29,000	6,859,819	175
39	Georgia	$43,714	$27,000	10,429,379	193
40	Nebraska	$44,599	$29,000	1,920,076	35
41	Alaska	$54,562	$36,000	739,795	8
42	Oklahoma	$48,048	$30,000	3,930,864	40
43	Hawaii	$42,067	$30,000	1,427,538	14
44	South Dakota	$39,273	$25,000	869,666	16
45	Ohio	$40,988	$25,000	11,658,609	135
46	Missouri	$43,075	$27,000	6,113,532	67
47	Alabama	$42,683	$26,000	4,874,747	49
48	Mississippi	$41,910	$26,000	2,984,100	23
49	Louisiana	$36,819	$22,000	4,684,333	42
50	Montana	$42,962	$27,000	1,050,493	10
51	South Carolina	$35,033	$21,000	5,024,369	51

Highest paying states for motion graphics artists

Rank	State	Avg. Motion Graphics Artist Salary
1	New Hampshire	$96,942
2	Rhode Island	$97,736
3	Connecticut	$97,300
4	New York	$94,718
5	Washington	$87,263
6	District of Columbia	$93,957
7	California	$84,025
8	Nevada	$109,440
9	Maryland	$81,501
10	Delaware	$95,454
11	Oregon	$69,556
12	Idaho	$73,984
13	Michigan	$67,750
14	Iowa	$65,558
15	Illinois	$70,110
16	Pennsylvania	$67,706
17	Maine	$69,248
18	New Mexico	$68,156
19	North Carolina	$64,690
20	Indiana	$61,732
21	Utah	$57,535
22	Wisconsin	$56,805
23	North Dakota	$64,362
24	Virginia	$59,246
25	West Virginia	$64,054
26	Kansas	$63,469
27	Colorado	$62,829
28	Kentucky	$57,269
29	Arizona	$59,875
30	Wyoming	$48,942
31	Texas	$54,726
32	New Jersey	$63,695
33	Vermont	$59,015
34	Tennessee	$56,724
35	Arkansas	$57,475
36	Florida	$51,136
37	Minnesota	$47,852
38	Massachusetts	$46,422
39	Georgia	$43,714
40	Nebraska	$44,599
41	Alaska	$54,562
42	Oklahoma	$48,048
43	Hawaii	$42,067
44	South Dakota	$39,273
45	Ohio	$40,988
46	Missouri	$43,075
47	Alabama	$42,683
48	Mississippi	$41,910
49	Louisiana	$36,819
50	Montana	$42,962
51	South Carolina	$35,033

Expert opinions on the best states for motion graphics artists

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for motion graphics artists to find work opportunities?
Alison Petty Ragguette
Professor of Art & Graduate Coordinator, CSUSB
Most teaching opportunities are online at the moment. Our alums who graduate did gain some online teaching skills, so I would say they have an advantage.

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Total motion graphics artist jobs:	48
Average annual salary:	$96,942
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$62,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$150,000
Location Quotient:	1.45

Best states for a motion graphics artist

10 best states for motion graphics artists in 2026

1. New Hampshire

2. Rhode Island

3. Connecticut

4. New York

5. Washington

6. District of Columbia

7. California

8. Nevada

9. Maryland

10. Delaware