Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Nevada
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Nevada earn a median of $97,350 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,720; the top 10% earn over $129,470. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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- Graphic Designers$62,890 median in Nevada
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- Art Directors$98,070 median in Nevada
- Producers and Directors$78,480 median in Nevada
- Video Game Designers$80,120 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$81,630 median in Nevada
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Nevada
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Nevada?
The median is $97,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,720 and the top 10% earn over $129,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 31 (−5% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.