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$116K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+2%
Job Growth
57K+
Total Jobs
Create 2D and 3D animations for film, television, video games, advertising, and digital media. Strong demand in entertainment, marketing, and education technology.
$57K
Starting
$116K
Average
$175K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Animation
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Arts & Communications
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+2%
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Pay range
$57K–$175K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+2%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
57K
in 2024
Slower than average
Below-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 57K to 58K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS title 'Special Effects Artists and Animators' (27-1014). Same SOC as Video Game Designer (id 238). Median $99,800; 2% growth.