Animation

Animation Salary in Arizona

$20.5K

$60.6K

$136.1K

$76,390

/year

$36.73

/hour

Animation Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$81,974

Arizona

Arizona

$76,390

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    How much does an Animation make in Arizona?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Animation in Arizona is $76,390 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $36.73 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,469/week or $6,365/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $136,055 and as low as $20,502, the majority of Animation salaries currently range between $42,400 (25th percentile) to $123,900 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $136,055 annually in Arizona. The average pay range for an Animation varies greatly (by as much as 81500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Arizona ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Animation salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for 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 Animation Jobs in Arizona

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Animation job is above the average in Arizona in Arizona. Topping the list is Scottsdale, , with Paradise Valley, and Casa Blanca, close behind in the second and third positions. Casa Blanca, beats the average in Arizona by $5,748 (7.5%), and Scottsdale, furthers that trend with another $6,197 (8.1%) above the $76,390 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Arizona, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Animation appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Scottsdale, and Chandler, , 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 role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Scottsdale

    $82,587

    $39.71

    Paradise Valley

    $82,508

    $39.67

    Casa Blanca

    $82,138

    $39.49

    Phoenix

    $81,393

    $39.13

    Mesa

    $81,326

    $39.10

    Litchfield Park

    $81,258

    $39.07

    Yuma

    $81,117

    $39.00

    Glendale

    $81,037

    $38.96

    Prescott

    $80,874

    $38.88

    Chandler

    $80,736

    $38.82

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Animation Jobs in Arizona

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Animation job category in Arizona, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $76390 state average for Animation jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Remote Art Director

    $113,464

    $54.55

    Art Producer

    $96,522

    $46.40

    3D Environment Artist

    $76,480

    $36.77

    Retoucher

    $61,556

    $29.59

    Graphic Production Artist

    $43,279

    $20.81

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Animation salary in Arizona as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $42,400 to $136,055 annually, with the Arizona average at $76,390 per year or $36.73 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Arizona for Animation jobs, with Scottsdale leading at $82,587 annually.