Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Massachusetts
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Massachusetts earn a median of $80,640 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,640
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,900; the top 10% earn over $109,820. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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- Producers and Directors$80,970 median in Massachusetts
- Video Game Designers$113,540 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Massachusetts
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $80,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,900 and the top 10% earn over $109,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 31 (−21% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.