Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $100,060 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.11
10th percentile $76,140
90th percentile $145,070
Employed locally 90
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,140
    25th
    $76,440
    50th (median)
    $100,060
    75th
    $123,100
    90th
    $145,070

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 118% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 18% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $99,950
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $83,200

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,050
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    Graphic Designers$50,890
    Audio and Video Technicians$49,200
    Public Relations Specialists$66,970
    Producers and Directors$68,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Reno, NV is $48.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Reno, NV is 0.3% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $76,140 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,440.