Special Effects Artists and Animators wage levels by area
Depending on the area, a Special Effects Artists and Animators job reaches Level III at $87,464 to $145,704 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | |||
| $76,981 | $103,480 | $130,000 | $156,500 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | |||
| $61,464 | $81,224 | $100,964 | $120,724 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | |||
| $96,429 | $121,077 | $145,704 | $170,352 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | |||
| $53,789 | $70,616 | $87,464 | $104,292 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | |||
| $76,815 | $97,116 | $117,396 | $137,696 |
Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.
What this occupation covers
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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