What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Motion Capture?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Motion Capture jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Green River, WY (19.9% above average), followed by San Mateo, CA and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Green River, WY $153,185 $12,765 $2,945 $73.65 San Mateo, CA $147,311 $12,275 $2,832 $70.82 San Francisco, CA $147,053 $12,254 $2,827 $70.70 Sunnyvale, CA $145,774 $12,147 $2,803 $70.08 Santa Clara, CA $145,117 $12,093 $2,790 $69.77 Fremont, CA $144,688 $12,057 $2,782 $69.56 Daly City, CA $143,466 $11,955 $2,758 $68.97 Berkeley, CA $142,763 $11,896 $2,745 $68.64 San Jose, CA $142,647 $11,887 $2,743 $68.58 Livermore, CA $142,022 $11,835 $2,731 $68.28

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Q: How much does a Motion Capture make?

The average annual pay for a motion capture in the United States is $127,809 a year — that works out to approximately $61.45 an hour. The middle 80% of Motion Captures earn between $46,000 (10th percentile) and $208,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Motion Capture Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Motion Capture in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is 3D Character Artist at $7,278 (5.7%) above Motion Capture. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage 3D Character Artist $120,531 $10,044 $2,317 $57.95 Blender 3D Artist $82,070 $6,839 $1,578 $39.46 Gaming Managers $76,756 $6,396 $1,476 $36.90 3D Game Animator $63,866 $5,322 $1,228 $30.70 Video Game Tester $31,769 $2,647 $610 $15.27

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How much does a Motion Capture make?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Motion Capture in the United States is $127,809 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $61.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,457/week or $10,650/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $217,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Motion Capture salaries currently range between $67,500 (25th percentile) to $183,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $208,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Motion Capture varies greatly (by as much as 115500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Motion Capture in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $127,809 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $127,809. Ohio ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Motion Capture salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Motion Capture 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 Motion Capture Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Motion Capture job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $19,244 (15.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $25,376 (19.9%) above the $127,809 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Green River, WY, and Livermore, 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 Motion Capture role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Green River, WY	$153,185	$12,765	$2,945	$73.65
San Mateo, CA	$147,311	$12,275	$2,832	$70.82
San Francisco, CA	$147,053	$12,254	$2,827	$70.70
Sunnyvale, CA	$145,774	$12,147	$2,803	$70.08
Santa Clara, CA	$145,117	$12,093	$2,790	$69.77
Fremont, CA	$144,688	$12,057	$2,782	$69.56
Daly City, CA	$143,466	$11,955	$2,758	$68.97
Berkeley, CA	$142,763	$11,896	$2,745	$68.64
San Jose, CA	$142,647	$11,887	$2,743	$68.58
Livermore, CA	$142,022	$11,835	$2,731	$68.28

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Motion Capture Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Motion Capture job category, we found that 3D Character Artist jobs have average salaries similar than Motion Capture jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
3D Character Artist	$120,531	$10,044	$2,317	$57.95
Blender 3D Artist	$82,070	$6,839	$1,578	$39.46
Gaming Managers	$76,756	$6,396	$1,476	$36.90
3D Game Animator	$63,866	$5,322	$1,228	$30.70
Video Game Tester	$31,769	$2,647	$610	$15.27

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