Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Tennessee
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Tennessee earn a median of $83,080 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,320; the top 10% earn over $170,300. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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- Graphic Designers$57,270 median in Tennessee
- Film and Video Editors$57,880 median in Tennessee
- Art Directors$89,860 median in Tennessee
- Producers and Directors$73,020 median in Tennessee
- Video Game Designers$63,510 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$30,720 median in Tennessee
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Tennessee
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Tennessee?
The median is $83,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,320 and the top 10% earn over $170,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 31 (−19% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.