Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in United States
The median special effects artists and animators salary is $102,030 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Special Effects Artists and Animators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 3.0% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Special Effects Artists and Animators salary FAQs
What is the average Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in United States?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in United States is $102,030 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of special effects artists and animatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $58,600 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $177,110 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $102,030.
Do Special Effects Artists and Animators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is among the highest at $156,950, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Special Effects Artists and Animators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.