Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Utah
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Utah earn a median of $88,210 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,990; the top 10% earn over $152,720. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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- Video Game Designers$99,990 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$57,270 median in Utah
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Utah
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Utah?
The median is $88,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,990 and the top 10% earn over $152,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 31 (−14% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.