Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for special effects artists and animators is $46.52 an hour ($96,760 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($102,030). It is about the same as the New York median ($96,770).
Pay range for special effects artists and animators in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.12 | $62,640 |
| 25% of workers | $36.33 | $75,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.52 | $96,760 |
| 75% of workers | $64.78 | $134,740 |
| 90% of workers | $84.61 | $176,000 |
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $96,760 | 1,560 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for special effects artists and animators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Producers and Directors | $108,460 |
| Graphic Designers | $79,280 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $119,190 |
| Art Directors | $142,990 |
| Photographers | $60,050 |
| Film and Video Editors | $104,590 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $94,890 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $54,590 |
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