Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Washington

In Washington we have BLS pay data for special effects artists and animators in Seattle only, where the average is $143,790 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the special effects artists and animators average at $141,450 and the median at $133,480 for 1,130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,870.

Special Effects Artists and Animators average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$143,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$143,790	$134,120	$103,030	$109,546	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in other states

Special Effects Artists and Animators salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1014.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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