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Special Effects Artists and Animators
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$110,910
Median Annual
$100,630
Total Workforce
20,890
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $167,850 | 400 |
| #2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $146,600 | 2,160 |
| #3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,780 | 1,740 |
| #4 | California | $128,880 | 7,690 |
| #5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,400 | 4,780 |
| #6 | New Jersey | $123,510 | 160 |
| #7 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $115,230 | 1,750 |
| #8 | Oregon | $113,430 | 470 |
| #9 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $112,420 | 370 |
| #10 | New York | $112,280 | 1,820 |
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