Some pipefitters specialize: 1  Gasfitters install pipes that provide natural gas to heating and cooling systems and to stoves. 2  Sprinklerfitters install and repair fire sprinkler systems in businesses, factories, and residential buildings. 3  Steamfitters install pipe systems that move steam under high pressure.
Work environment: Video game writers work both from home and in the development office. They spend the majority of their time reading books or working on their computers. Salary: Starting salary around $60,000; more experienced writers can make $150,000 and up.
As of 2011, the BLS found that animators working for software publishers earn an average of $64,820 per year. Game Developer Magazine, which conducts an annual salary survey for the video game industry, found a similar average salary of $63,214 in 2011. Breaking down the numbers further, Game Developer Magazine reports that female artists and animators make an average of $52,875, while male artists and animators earn an average of $79,124 per year. Animator Pay by Experience. According to Game Developer Magazine's salary survey, animator salaries are heavily dependent on level of experience. Artists and animators who have less than three years of experience report an average salary of $49,481 per year. Those with between three and six years of industry experience average $63,214 per year. Those with over six years of experience report significant salary gains, with an average annual salary of $97,833.