Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $79,390 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.17
10th percentile $57,480
90th percentile $183,190
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,480
    25th
    $62,670
    50th (median)
    $79,390
    75th
    $125,260
    90th
    $183,190

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $100,630
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $83,940

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    Producers and Directors$72,770
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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Dallas, TX is $38.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Dallas, TX is 20.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $57,480 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,670.