Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Missouri
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Missouri earn a median of $65,470 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −36% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,020; the top 10% earn over $103,740. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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- Graphic Designers$56,750 median in Missouri
- Film and Video Editors$57,950 median in Missouri
- Art Directors$100,940 median in Missouri
- Producers and Directors$66,460 median in Missouri
- Video Game Designers$70,970 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$49,820 median in Missouri
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Missouri
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Missouri?
The median is $65,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,020 and the top 10% earn over $103,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 31 (−36% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.