Special Effects Artists and Animators

SOC code 27-1014 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

National employment
19,970
Mean annual wage
$112,870
Mean hourly wage
$54.27
Median annual wage
$102,030
Median hourly wage
$49.06

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$58,600$28.17
25th percentile$75,490$36.29
50th percentile (median)$102,030$49.06
75th percentile$139,130$66.89
90th percentile$177,110$85.15

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.