Character Rigging

Character Rigging Salary in California

$21.2K

$30.1K

$78.5K

$39,160

/year

$18.83

/hour

Character Rigging Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$39,680

California

California

$39,160

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    How much does a Character Rigging make in California?

    As of Aug 6, 2026, the average annual pay for a Character Rigging in California is $39,160 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $753/week or $3,263/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $78,459 and as low as $21,218, the majority of Character Rigging salaries currently range between $27,600 (25th percentile) to $49,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $59,214 annually in California. The average pay range for a Character Rigging varies greatly (by as much as 22200), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Character Rigging salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Character 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 Character Rigging Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Character Rigging job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Santa Clara, and San Francisco, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, beats the average in California by $7,590 (19.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $9,425 (24.1%) above the $39,160 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Character Rigging 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 Berkeley, and Truckee, , 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 Character Rigging role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $48,585

    $23.36

    Santa Clara

    $46,861

    $22.53

    San Francisco

    $46,750

    $22.48

    Livermore

    $46,544

    $22.38

    San Jose

    $46,504

    $22.36

    Santa Cruz

    $45,817

    $22.03

    Oakland

    $45,571

    $21.91

    Richmond

    $45,539

    $21.89

    Hayward

    $45,492

    $21.87

    Truckee

    $45,455

    $21.85

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Character Rigging Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Character Rigging job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $39160 state average for Character Rigging jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Animation Technology

    $168,760

    $81.13

    Game Capture Artist

    $121,524

    $58.42

    3D Character Artist

    $118,952

    $57.19

    Senior Concept Artist

    $111,231

    $53.48

    Caricature Artist

    $42,421

    $20.39

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Character Rigging salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $27,600 to $59,214 annually, with the California average at $39,160 per year or $18.83 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Character Rigging jobs, with Berkeley leading at $48,585 annually.