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Salary · Massachusetts · BLS OEWS May 2024

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, special effects artists and animators earn a median of $76,500 per year.

Median (Massachusetts)
$76,500
Bottom 10%
$59,990
Top 10%
$135,990
Employed in Massachusetts
270

How Massachusetts compares

Refit analysis ·In Massachusetts, special effects artists and animators earn a median of $76,500 — 23% below the national median of $99,800. Locally the range runs $59,990 to $135,990. About 270 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Massachusetts ranks #16 of 33 states for special effects artists and animators pay — roughly the 53th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $128,360) by 68%. State employment of about 270 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$99,800
US bottom 10%
$57,220
US top 10%
$174,630

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Learning Strategies

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