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3D Modeling Animation

3D Modeling Animation Salary in New York

$33.9K

$57.4K

$144.4K

$69,872

/year

$33.59

/hour

3D Modeling Animation Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,866

New York

New York

$69,872

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    How much does a 3D Modeling Animation make in New York?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a 3D Modeling Animation in New York is $69,872 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $33.59 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,343/week or $5,822/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $144,412 and as low as $33,915, the majority of 3D Modeling Animation salaries currently range between $54,200 (25th percentile) to $68,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $113,779 annually in New York. The average pay range for a 3D Modeling Animation varies greatly (by as much as 14200), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    New York ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for 3D Modeling Animation salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for 3D Modeling Animation jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for 3D Modeling Animation Jobs in New York

    We've identified 2 cities where the typical salary for a 3D Modeling Animation job is above the average in New York in New York. Topping the list is Manhattan, , with New York, and New York City, close behind in the second and third positions. New York City, beats the average in New York by $0 (0.0%), and Manhattan, furthers that trend with another $612 (0.9%) above the $69,872 average.

    With these 2 cities paying on average above the average for New York, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a 3D Modeling Animation appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Manhattan, and Utica, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a 3D Modeling Animation role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Manhattan

    $70,484

    $33.89

    New York

    $70,406

    $33.85

    New York City

    $69,872

    $33.59

    Williston Park

    $67,554

    $32.48

    Brooklyn

    $67,156

    $32.29

    Queens

    $66,642

    $32.04

    Bronx

    $66,533

    $31.99

    Yonkers

    $66,206

    $31.83

    White Plains

    $66,158

    $31.81

    Utica

    $65,247

    $31.37

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related 3D Modeling Animation Jobs in New York

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the 3D Modeling Animation job category in New York, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $69872 state average for 3D Modeling Animation jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Art Professor

    $109,660

    $52.72

    3D Animation Artist

    $89,788

    $43.17

    Assistant Professor Of Communication

    $71,796

    $34.52

    Mfa Creative Writing

    $68,033

    $32.71

    Music Professor

    $64,991

    $31.25

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing 3D Modeling Animation salary in New York as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $54,200 to $113,779 annually, with the New York average at $69,872 per year or $33.59 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in New York for 3D Modeling Animation jobs, with Manhattan leading at $70,484 annually.
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