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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Animation Rigging jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (42.9% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and North Cowichan, BC. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $77,321 $6,443 $1,486 $37.17 Whitehorse, YT $76,829 $6,402 $1,477 $36.94 North Cowichan, BC $76,296 $6,358 $1,467 $36.68 Duncan, BC $76,003 $6,333 $1,461 $36.54 Oak Bay, BC $75,865 $6,322 $1,458 $36.47 Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA $75,701 $6,308 $1,455 $36.39 Victoria, BC $75,543 $6,295 $1,452 $36.32 Alberton, PE $74,838 $6,236 $1,439 $35.98 Courtenay, BC $74,637 $6,219 $1,435 $35.88 Saint John, NB $74,146 $6,178 $1,425 $35.65

Animation Rigging

Animation Rigging Salary

Q: How much does an Animation Rigging make?

The average annual pay for an animation rigging in the United States is $54,114 a year — that works out to approximately $26.02 an hour. The middle 80% of Animation Riggings 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 Rigging Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Animation Rigging in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Exhibition Design at $4,106 (7.6%) above Animation Rigging. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Exhibition Design $58,220 $4,851 $1,119 $27.99 Valorant $54,791 $4,565 $1,053 $26.34 Entertainment Rigger $54,114 $4,509 $1,040 $26.02 Sketch Artist $51,263 $4,271 $985 $24.65 Comic Artist $25,853 $2,154 $497 $12.43

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Animation Rigging Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,114

Columbus

Ohio

$52,269

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How much does an Animation Rigging make?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average annual pay for an Animation Rigging 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 Rigging 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 Rigging 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 Rigging 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 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Animation Rigging salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Animation Rigging job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $22,182 (41.0%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $23,207 (42.9%) 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 Rigging 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 Saint John, NB, , 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 Rigging role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$77,321	$6,443	$1,486	$37.17
Whitehorse, YT	$76,829	$6,402	$1,477	$36.94
North Cowichan, BC	$76,296	$6,358	$1,467	$36.68
Duncan, BC	$76,003	$6,333	$1,461	$36.54
Oak Bay, BC	$75,865	$6,322	$1,458	$36.47
Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA	$75,701	$6,308	$1,455	$36.39
Victoria, BC	$75,543	$6,295	$1,452	$36.32
Alberton, PE	$74,838	$6,236	$1,439	$35.98
Courtenay, BC	$74,637	$6,219	$1,435	$35.88
Saint John, NB	$74,146	$6,178	$1,425	$35.65

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

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

For example Exhibition Design jobs pay as much as $4,106 (7.6%) more than the average Animation Rigging salary of $54,114. If you're qualified, finding work as an Exhibition Design may help you make more money than that of the average Animation Rigging position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Exhibition Design	$58,220	$4,851	$1,119	$27.99
Valorant	$54,791	$4,565	$1,053	$26.34
Entertainment Rigger	$54,114	$4,509	$1,040	$26.02
Sketch Artist	$51,263	$4,271	$985	$24.65
Comic Artist	$25,853	$2,154	$497	$12.43

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