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3D Artists and Animators

Arts, Design, Entertainment · Bachelor's degree

SALARY RANGE

$44,000

10th

$60,000

25th

$80,000

Median

$104,000

75th

$122,400

90th

Median hourly: $38.46/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: Faster than average

Projected change: +5.2% (+2K jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Bachelor's degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

2

AI handles independently

5

AI assists (and growing)

1

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 2 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 5 more, and 1 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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