Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Virginia
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Virginia earn a median of $81,510 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($102,030)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,140; the top 10% earn over $138,210. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.
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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Virginia
How much do special effects artists and animators make in Virginia?
The median is $81,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,140 and the top 10% earn over $138,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for special effects artists and animators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 31 (−20% vs. the national median of $102,030). Living costs are not included.