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Animator Salary in Silver Spring, Maryland

The median animator salary in Silver Spring, MD is $96,124 per year, which is 22.0% above the national median and 10.9% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$96,124
vs State Avg
+$9,455
vs National
+$17,334
Cost of Living
122%

Animator Salary in Silver Spring by Experience

In Silver Spring, an entry-level animator earns around $58,560, while experienced professionals earn up to $158,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 122% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,560
+$10,560 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$97,600
+$17,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$158,600
+$28,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Silver Spring, MD

Percentile Silver Spring
10th Percentile $56,120
25th Percentile $73,200
Median (50th) $96,124
75th Percentile $128,100
90th Percentile $165,920

Animator Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Columbia, MD
$92,972
Pop. 104,681
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 Silver Spring

Education

Most animator positions require a bachelor's degree. Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring may vary based on local industry and population growth.