Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $55,970 -43.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $51,680
90th percentile $86,510
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,680
    25th
    $51,680
    50th (median)
    $55,970
    75th
    $86,510
    90th
    $86,510

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 64% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 36% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $76,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,790
    Wisconsin $55,970

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$73,130
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    Graphic Designers$62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,950
    Producers and Directors$63,690
    Editors$64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Madison, WI is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Madison, WI is 43.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $51,680 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,680.