Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $77,640 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.33
10th percentile $65,550
90th percentile $100,910
Employed locally 40
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,550
    25th
    $77,630
    50th (median)
    $77,640
    75th
    $100,900
    90th
    $100,910

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 93% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $158,070
    California $128,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $99,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,740
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $84,180
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,790

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Technical Writers $88,090
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,270
    Public Relations Specialists $74,120
    Coaches and Scouts $37,550
    Graphic Designers $56,060
    Producers and Directors $64,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Huntsville, AL is $37.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Huntsville, AL is 22.2% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $65,550 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,630.