Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Arizona
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Arizona earn a median of $89,650 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $89,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,870; the top 10% earn over $100,230. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Arizona
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Arizona?
The median is $89,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,870 and the top 10% earn over $100,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 31 (−12% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.