Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $61,290 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -38.6% vs the national median of $99,800. An estimated 100 special effects artists and animators are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $48,990 to $73,590 depending on location.
$61,290
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$73,590
Highest paying metro
$48,990
Lowest paying metro
100
Employed in Pennsylvania
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inSpecial Effects Artists and Animators salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $73,590 | $53,630 | $77,350 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,990 | $44,990 | $69,920 | 60 |