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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Animation Rigger jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI (34.9% above average), followed by Kentville, NS and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Two Rivers, WI $73,019 $6,084 $1,404 $35.11 Kentville, NS $71,263 $5,938 $1,370 $34.26 Carcross, YT $70,768 $5,897 $1,360 $34.02 Haines Junction, YT $70,526 $5,877 $1,356 $33.91 North Cowichan, BC $70,319 $5,859 $1,352 $33.81 Port Hadlock, WA $70,144 $5,845 $1,348 $33.72 Duncan, BC $70,048 $5,837 $1,347 $33.68 Oak Bay, BC $69,921 $5,826 $1,344 $33.62 Victoria, BC $69,625 $5,802 $1,338 $33.47 Los Alamos, NM $69,065 $5,755 $1,328 $33.20

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Q: How much does an Animation Rigger make?

The average annual pay for an animation rigger in the United States is $54,114 a year — that works out to approximately $26.02 an hour. The middle 80% of Animation Riggers earn between $38,500 (10th percentile) and $66,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Animation Rigger in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Adjunct English Professor at $86,411 (159.7%) above Animation Rigger. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Adjunct English Professor $140,525 $11,710 $2,702 $67.56 Vfx 3D Animation $63,866 $5,322 $1,228 $30.70 Tourism Teacher $57,413 $4,784 $1,104 $27.60 Entry Level Theatre $54,640 $4,553 $1,050 $26.27 Cte Teacher $46,590 $3,882 $895 $22.40

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Animation Rigger Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,114

Columbus

Ohio

$52,269

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How much does an Animation Rigger make?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average annual pay for an Animation Rigger in the United States is $54,114 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.02 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,040/week or $4,509/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $75,500 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Animation Rigger salaries currently range between $48,000 (25th percentile) to $62,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $66,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Animation Rigger varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Animation Rigger in your area makes on average $52,269 per year, or $1,845 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,114. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Animation Rigger salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Animation Rigger job is above the national average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI, , with Kentville, NS, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $16,654 (30.8%), and Two Rivers, WI, furthers that trend with another $18,905 (34.9%) above the $54,114 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Two Rivers, WI, and Los Alamos, NM, , 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 Rigger role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Two Rivers, WI	$73,019	$6,084	$1,404	$35.11
Kentville, NS	$71,263	$5,938	$1,370	$34.26
Carcross, YT	$70,768	$5,897	$1,360	$34.02
Haines Junction, YT	$70,526	$5,877	$1,356	$33.91
North Cowichan, BC	$70,319	$5,859	$1,352	$33.81
Port Hadlock, WA	$70,144	$5,845	$1,348	$33.72
Duncan, BC	$70,048	$5,837	$1,347	$33.68
Oak Bay, BC	$69,921	$5,826	$1,344	$33.62
Victoria, BC	$69,625	$5,802	$1,338	$33.47
Los Alamos, NM	$69,065	$5,755	$1,328	$33.20

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

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

For example Adjunct English Professor jobs pay as much as $86,411 (159.7%) more than the average Animation Rigger salary of $54,114. If you're qualified, finding work as an Adjunct English Professor may help you make more money than that of the average Animation Rigger position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Adjunct English Professor	$140,525	$11,710	$2,702	$67.56
Vfx 3D Animation	$63,866	$5,322	$1,228	$30.70
Tourism Teacher	$57,413	$4,784	$1,104	$27.60
Entry Level Theatre	$54,640	$4,553	$1,050	$26.27
Cte Teacher	$46,590	$3,882	$895	$22.40

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