Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Washington

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Washington

Special Effects Artists and Animators in Washington earn a median salary of $114,715 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.9% vs the national median of $99,800. An estimated 2,370 special effects artists and animators are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $86,740 to $142,690 depending on location.

$114,715 Avg median salary in Washington
$142,690 Highest paying metro
$86,740 Lowest paying metro
2,370 Employed in Washington

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      Special Effects Artists and Animators salaries by city in Washington

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Seattle, WA $142,690 $103,180 $176,930 2,160
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $86,740 $74,850 $105,490 210

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