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Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Wisconsin

Special Effects Artists and Animators in Wisconsin earn a median of $64,890 a year, −36% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$64,890
vs. U.S. median
−36% ($102,030)
Rank among states
25 of 31
Jobs in the state
210

Pay range in Wisconsin

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,270; the top 10% earn over $154,340. Nationally the range is $58,600 to $177,110.

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Special Effects Artists and Animators pay in Wisconsin

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

The median is $64,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,270 and the top 10% earn over $154,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 25 of 31 (−36% 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