Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Colorado
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Colorado earn a median of $91,290 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,350; the top 10% earn over $124,990. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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How much do special effects artists and animators make in Colorado?
The median is $91,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,350 and the top 10% earn over $124,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 31 (−11% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.