Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Maryland
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Maryland earn a median of $85,830 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,710; the top 10% earn over $110,750. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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- Graphic Designers$75,120 median in Maryland
- Film and Video Editors$78,380 median in Maryland
- Art Directors$98,400 median in Maryland
- Producers and Directors$79,350 median in Maryland
- Video Game Designers$96,760 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$66,180 median in Maryland
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Maryland
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Maryland?
The median is $85,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,710 and the top 10% earn over $110,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 31 (−16% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.