For entry level workers, it is expected to be around $54,000 a year. For experienced workers, you can expect a higher pay amount, usually around $99,060 a year. However, these depend on your skill set, location, and education. Usually most find their pay is somewhere in the middle no matter what their experience may be.
In this field, sadly the projected growth is less than ideal. According to the U.S Bureau Of Labor Statistics, we can expect a 2% growth rate from the years 2024-2034. This is not a huge growth rate with only around 5,000 new job openings each year.
Another reason why this job is not growing as fast is because of the recent advancements in AI. However, AI artworks and animations cannot be copyrighted which is why there is still a need for human animators and there is still growth.
With the growing demand for stunning visuals and more animated content anyone who can make animations or special effects is valued.