California

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$134,360
+17.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$64.59
 
10th Percentile
$71,710
Entry level
90th Percentile
$206,160
Senior level
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Salary Range

Special Effects Artists and Animators in California earn between $71,710 and $206,160, with a mean of $134,360. The national average for this role is $114,857.

$134,360 mean
10th Percentile$71,71090th Percentile$206,160

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$134,360
National Average$114,857
Washington$141,450
New York$110,760
Michigan$103,090
Nevada$97,610
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.