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Animator Salary in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The median animator salary in Santa Fe, NM is $86,669 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median and 18.3% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$86,669
vs State Avg
+$13,394
vs National
+$7,879
Cost of Living
110%

Animator Salary in Santa Fe by Experience

In Santa Fe, an entry-level animator earns around $52,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $143,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$52,800
+$4,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$88,000
+$8,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$143,000
+$13,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Santa Fe, NM

Percentile Santa Fe
10th Percentile $50,600
25th Percentile $66,000
Median (50th) $86,669
75th Percentile $115,500
90th Percentile $149,600

Animator Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Albuquerque, NM
$74,851
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$72,487
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$69,335
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$64,608
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Animator in Santa Fe

Education

Most animator positions require a bachelor's degree. Santa Fe and the surrounding New Mexico 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 Santa Fe may vary based on local industry and population growth.