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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Bfa Animation jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $212,124 $17,677 $4,079 $101.98 Berkeley, CA $209,378 $17,448 $4,026 $100.66 Sitka, AK $205,999 $17,166 $3,961 $99.04 South San Francisco, CA $205,487 $17,123 $3,951 $98.79 San Francisco, CA $201,467 $16,788 $3,874 $96.86 Santa Clara, CA $200,828 $16,735 $3,862 $96.55 Novato, CA $200,765 $16,730 $3,860 $96.52 Sunnyvale, CA $200,694 $16,724 $3,859 $96.49 San Jose, CA $200,410 $16,700 $3,854 $96.35 Benicia, CA $199,259 $16,604 $3,831 $95.80

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Q: How much does a Bfa Animation make?

The average annual pay for a bfa animation in the United States is $171,000 a year — that works out to approximately $82.21 an hour. The middle 80% of Bfa Animations earn between $171,000 (10th percentile) and $171,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Bfa Animation Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$171,000

Columbus

Ohio

$165,168

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How much does a Bfa Animation make?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bfa Animation in the United States is $171,000 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $82.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $3,288/week or $14,250/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $172,000 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Bfa Animation salaries currently range between $171,000 (25th percentile) to $171,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $171,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Bfa Animation varies little (about 0), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Bfa Animation in your area makes on average $165,168 per year, or $5,832 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $171,000. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Bfa Animation salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bfa Animation job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $34,999 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $41,124 (24.0%) above the $171,000 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Benicia, CA, , 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 Bfa Animation role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$212,124	$17,677	$4,079	$101.98
Berkeley, CA	$209,378	$17,448	$4,026	$100.66
Sitka, AK	$205,999	$17,166	$3,961	$99.04
South San Francisco, CA	$205,487	$17,123	$3,951	$98.79
San Francisco, CA	$201,467	$16,788	$3,874	$96.86
Santa Clara, CA	$200,828	$16,735	$3,862	$96.55
Novato, CA	$200,765	$16,730	$3,860	$96.52
Sunnyvale, CA	$200,694	$16,724	$3,859	$96.49
San Jose, CA	$200,410	$16,700	$3,854	$96.35
Benicia, CA	$199,259	$16,604	$3,831	$95.80

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Bfa Animation Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Bfa Animation job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Bfa Animation jobs.

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