Special Effects Artists and Animators in Washington

Local pay for special effects artists and animators in Washington, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 27-1014

$133,480

median pay, Washington

1,130

employed in Washington

+30.8%

vs U.S. median

+1.6%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What special effects artists and animators earn in Washington

Washington · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of special effects artists and animators in Washington earn between $100,550 and $174,990 a year; the U.S. median is $102,030.

$65,270

P10

$100,550

P25

$133,480

MEDIAN

$174,990

P75

$209,400

P90

Pay by metro in Washington

$134,120

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