Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in North Carolina
Special Effects Artists and Animators in North Carolina earn a median of $88,350 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,790; the top 10% earn over $120,150. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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- Video Game Designers$97,990 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in North Carolina
How much do special effects artists and animators make in North Carolina?
The median is $88,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,790 and the top 10% earn over $120,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 31 (−13% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.