Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $92,720 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.58
10th percentile $56,570
90th percentile $135,440
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,570
    25th
    $74,880
    50th (median)
    $92,720
    75th
    $102,960
    90th
    $135,440

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 130% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 30% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,790
    Florida $73,820
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $64,020

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Tampa, FL is $44.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Tampa, FL is 7.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $56,570 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,880.