Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Michigan
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Michigan earn a median of $86,630 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,260; the top 10% earn over $194,550. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Michigan
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Michigan?
The median is $86,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,260 and the top 10% earn over $194,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 31 (−15% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.