Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $76,180 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $43,840
90th percentile $80,040
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,840
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $76,180
    75th
    $80,040
    90th
    $80,040

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 89% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 11% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $86,580
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,210
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,150
    Florida $73,820
    Missouri $72,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $71,840
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,580
    Interior Designers $60,490
    Producers and Directors $74,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Providence, RI-MA is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Providence, RI-MA is 23.7% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $43,840 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.