The salary statistics and trend of multimedia artists and animators in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare multimedia artists and animators salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $116,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for multimedia artists and animators in the industry of independent artists, writers, and performers. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) multimedia artists and animators is $116,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent multimedia artists and animators is $34,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of multimedia artists and animators in the industry of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,930 | -8.98% | -11.51% |
| 2016 | $69,670 | 5.57% | - |
| 2015 | $65,790 | -12.98% | - |
| 2014 | $74,330 | 2.69% | - |
| 2013 | $72,330 | 1.44% | - |
| 2012 | $71,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of multimedia artists and animators in ten industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of multimedia artists and animators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.