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Animator Salary in Columbia, Maryland

The median animator salary in Columbia, MD is $92,972 per year, which is 18.0% above the national median and 7.3% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$92,972
vs State Avg
+$6,303
vs National
+$14,182
Cost of Living
118%

Animator Salary in Columbia by Experience

In Columbia, an entry-level animator earns around $56,640, while experienced professionals earn up to $153,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,640
+$8,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$94,400
+$14,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$153,400
+$23,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Columbia, MD

Percentile Columbia
10th Percentile $54,280
25th Percentile $70,800
Median (50th) $92,972
75th Percentile $123,900
90th Percentile $160,480

Animator Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$96,124
Pop. 81,015
Germantown, MD
$90,609
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$85,093
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$82,730
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Animator in Columbia

Education

Most animator positions require a bachelor's degree. Columbia and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Maya/BlenderAfter EffectsCharacter DesignStoryboarding3D ModelingTiming/Motion

Job Outlook

Nationally, animator employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Columbia may vary based on local industry and population growth.