Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $108,010 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $51.93
10th percentile $60,690
90th percentile $124,480
Employed locally 30
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,690
    25th
    $78,290
    50th (median)
    $108,010
    75th
    $124,090
    90th
    $124,480

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 101% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 1% above 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $129,260
    California $128,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $120,320
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $111,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,130

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $44,330
    Public Relations Specialists $78,940
    Graphic Designers $65,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,650
    Audio and Video Technicians $57,580
    Editors $75,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Oxnard, CA is $51.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Oxnard, CA is 8.2% above 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $60,690 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,290.