Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Rhode Island
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Rhode Island earn a median of $80,040 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,810; the top 10% earn over $99,060. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Rhode Island
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Rhode Island?
The median is $80,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,810 and the top 10% earn over $99,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 31 (−22% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.