Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Kentucky
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Kentucky earn a median of $50,970 a year, −50% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −50% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,700; the top 10% earn over $89,930. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Graphic Designers$52,960 median in Kentucky
- Film and Video Editors$62,330 median in Kentucky
- Art Directors$76,160 median in Kentucky
- Producers and Directors$54,550 median in Kentucky
- Video Game Designers$77,000 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$48,050 median in Kentucky
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Kentucky
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Kentucky?
The median is $50,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,700 and the top 10% earn over $89,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 31 (−50% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.