Cartoon Animator Career

*A job as a Cartoon Animator falls under the broader career category of Special Effects Artists and Animators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Special Effects Artists and Animators : Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.


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Special Effects Artists and Animator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$109,630

Median Hourly Wage

$52.71*

Total Employed Nationally

29,940


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.