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What is a visualizer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a visualizer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $39.85 an hour? That's $82,889 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 6,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreVisualizerUS Average
Salary
6.5

Avg. Salary $82,889

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.2

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.37%

Asian 10.42%

Black or African American 3.42%

Hispanic or Latino 10.63%

Unknown 4.99%

White 70.17%

Gender

female 56.14%

male 43.86%

Age - 37
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 37
Stress level
4.2

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.9

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Visualizer career paths

Key steps to become a visualizer

  1. Explore visualizer education requirements

    Most common visualizer degrees

    Bachelor's

    69.2 %

    Diploma

    19.2 %

    Master's

    5.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific visualizer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Visualization67.80%
    Rhino10.16%
    Autocad8.32%
    Adobe Photoshop6.70%
    Brochures3.68%
  3. Complete relevant visualizer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New visualizers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a visualizer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real visualizer resumes.
  4. Research visualizer duties and responsibilities

    • Lead team of motion designers which include brainstorming, mood boards, creation of mock-ups and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
    • Provide extensive training in KeyShot and improve workflow.
    • Design and print marketing collaterals such as brochures, catalogues, product packaging and book covers.
    • Provide design solutions to the external clientele for collaterals such as annual reports, product catalogues, brochures, flyer etc.
  5. Apply for visualizer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a visualizer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average visualizer salary

The average visualizer salary in the United States is $82,889 per year or $40 per hour. Visualizer salaries range between $56,000 and $121,000 per year.

Average visualizer salary
$82,889 Yearly
$39.85 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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