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Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Texas

Special Effects Artists and Animators in Texas earn a median of $78,930 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$78,930
vs. U.S. median
−23% ($102,030)
Rank among states
18 of 31
Jobs in the state
Not published

Pay range in Texas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,020; the top 10% earn over $150,000. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.

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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Texas

How much do special effects artists and animators make in Texas?

The median is $78,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,020 and the top 10% earn over $150,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Texas a good state for special effects artists and animators?

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 31 (−23% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses