Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 31 · CA
19% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $134,360 ≈ $65/hr
Median annual salary $130,540
Employment 7,410
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $71,710P25 $99,280 Median $130,540P75 $164,800P90 $206,160
About 80% of special effects artists and animatorss in California earn between $71,710 and $206,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special effects artists and animators salary in California is $134,360, about 19% above the U.S. average ($112,870). That works out to roughly $65/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $156,950 | $161,540 | 510 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $136,770 | $145,960 | 1,440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $124,590 | $130,260 | 4,650 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $122,880 | $120,760 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $118,750 | $117,610 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $95,420 | $105,560 | 40 |