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Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Minnesota

Special Effects Artists and Animators in Minnesota earn a median of $64,990 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$64,990
vs. U.S. median
−36% ($102,030)
Rank among states
24 of 31
Jobs in the state
30

Pay range in Minnesota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,070; the top 10% earn over $77,990. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.

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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Minnesota

How much do special effects artists and animators make in Minnesota?

The median is $64,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,070 and the top 10% earn over $77,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Minnesota a good state for special effects artists and animators?

On pay alone it ranks 24 of 31 (−36% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses