What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Animation Intern?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Animation Intern jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (83.0% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $64,852 $5,404 $1,247 $31.18 Whitehorse, YT $64,439 $5,369 $1,239 $30.98 Carcross, YT $64,402 $5,366 $1,238 $30.96 Haines Junction, YT $64,182 $5,348 $1,234 $30.86 North Cowichan, BC $63,993 $5,332 $1,230 $30.77 Duncan, BC $63,747 $5,312 $1,225 $30.65 Alberton, PE $62,770 $5,230 $1,207 $30.18 Courtenay, BC $62,601 $5,216 $1,203 $30.10 Saint John, NB $62,189 $5,182 $1,195 $29.90 West Kelowna, BC $62,048 $5,170 $1,193 $29.83

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Q: How much does an Animation Intern make?

The average annual pay for an animation intern in the United States is $35,436 a year — that works out to approximately $17.04 an hour. The middle 80% of Animation Interns earn between $26,000 (10th percentile) and $45,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Animation Intern Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Animation Intern in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Creative Content Director at $92,843 (262.0%) above Animation Intern. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Creative Content Director $128,279 $10,689 $2,466 $61.67 Warner Music Group $57,731 $4,810 $1,110 $27.76 Dubbing $44,921 $3,743 $863 $21.60 Intern Photographer $40,175 $3,347 $772 $19.31 Music Production Internship $36,000 $3,000 $692 $17.31

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Animation Intern Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$35,436

Columbus

Ohio

$34,227

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How much does an Animation Intern make?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average annual pay for an Animation Intern in the United States is $35,436 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.04 an hour. This is the equivalent of $681/week or $2,953/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,500 and as low as $18,500, the majority of Animation Intern salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Animation Intern varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Animation Intern in your area makes on average $34,227 per year, or $1,209 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,436. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Animation Intern salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Animation Intern 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 Animation Intern Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Animation Intern job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $28,966 (81.7%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $29,416 (83.0%) above the $35,436 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Animation Intern appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and West Kelowna, BC, , 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 an Animation Intern role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$64,852	$5,404	$1,247	$31.18
Whitehorse, YT	$64,439	$5,369	$1,239	$30.98
Carcross, YT	$64,402	$5,366	$1,238	$30.96
Haines Junction, YT	$64,182	$5,348	$1,234	$30.86
North Cowichan, BC	$63,993	$5,332	$1,230	$30.77
Duncan, BC	$63,747	$5,312	$1,225	$30.65
Alberton, PE	$62,770	$5,230	$1,207	$30.18
Courtenay, BC	$62,601	$5,216	$1,203	$30.10
Saint John, NB	$62,189	$5,182	$1,195	$29.90
West Kelowna, BC	$62,048	$5,170	$1,193	$29.83

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Animation Intern Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Animation Intern category.

For example Creative Content Director jobs pay as much as $92,843 (262.0%) more than the average Animation Intern salary of $35,436. If you're qualified, finding work as an Creative Content Director may help you make more money than that of the average Animation Intern position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Creative Content Director	$128,279	$10,689	$2,466	$61.67
Warner Music Group	$57,731	$4,810	$1,110	$27.76
Dubbing	$44,921	$3,743	$863	$21.60
Intern Photographer	$40,175	$3,347	$772	$19.31
Music Production Internship	$36,000	$3,000	$692	$17.31

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Infographic detailing Animation Intern salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,436 per year or $17.04 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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