$78,000Average
$117,00075th percentile
$144,000
Special Effects Artists and Animators is a professional role in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family, focused on Special Effects Artists and Animators work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Special Effects Artists and Animators pays 35% above the average across 41 roles in the Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family (family average $86,500).
How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make?
The average base salary for a Special Effects Artists and Animators in the United States is $117,000 per year, or about $56.25 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $78,000 and $144,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media roles?
The Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media job family averages $86,500 across 41 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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