Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Pennsylvania
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $71,760 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,680; the top 10% earn over $103,940. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Graphic Designers$60,730 median in Pennsylvania
- Art Directors$97,450 median in Pennsylvania
- Fashion Designers$63,840 median in Pennsylvania
- Producers and Directors$75,460 median in Pennsylvania
- Video Game Designers$104,160 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$54,270 median in Pennsylvania
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $71,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,680 and the top 10% earn over $103,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 31 (−30% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.