BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
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.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $134,360 |
| National Average | $114,857 |
| Washington | $141,450 |
| New York | $110,760 |
| Michigan | $103,090 |
| Nevada | $97,610 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.