Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $79,510 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.23
10th percentile $58,220
90th percentile $134,180
Employed locally 50
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,220
    25th
    $65,300
    50th (median)
    $79,510
    75th
    $86,920
    90th
    $134,180

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 91% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 9% 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

    Nearby metros — Special Effects Artists and Animators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,790
    Michigan $80,780
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $77,390
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,590
    Missouri $72,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,790

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Ann Arbor, MI is $38.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 20.3% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $58,220 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,300.