West Virginia

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$59,180
-48.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$28.45
 
10th Percentile
$50,860
Entry level
90th Percentile
$77,740
Senior level
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Salary Range

Special Effects Artists and Animators in West Virginia earn between $50,860 and $77,740, with a mean of $59,180. The national average for this role is $114,857.

$59,180 mean
10th Percentile$50,86090th Percentile$77,740

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$59,180
National Average$114,857
Washington$141,450
California$134,360
New York$110,760
Michigan$103,090
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Data Source

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