Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in New York
Special Effects Artists and Animators in New York earn a median of $96,770 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,770
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,190; the top 10% earn over $176,190. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in New York
How much do special effects artists and animators make in New York?
The median is $96,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,190 and the top 10% earn over $176,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 31 (−5% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.