Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $54,000 -45.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.96
10th percentile $52,790
90th percentile $82,180
Employed locally 50
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,790
    25th
    $54,000
    50th (median)
    $54,000
    75th
    $54,010
    90th
    $82,180

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 79% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Effects Artists and Animators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $158,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $142,690
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $129,260
    California $128,360
    New Jersey $124,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $120,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $59,140
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,790
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    Producers and Directors $64,840
    Interpreters and Translators $60,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Effects Artists and Animators make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Albuquerque, NM is $25.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.51 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Special Effects Artists and Animators salaries?

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 45.9% below the national median of $99,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $52,790 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,000.