Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $76,970 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $59,430
90th percentile $109,990
National median $99,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,430
    25th
    $63,010
    50th (median)
    $76,970
    75th
    $99,060
    90th
    $109,990

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Effects Artists and Animators salary vs area income 82% Median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary is 18% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $142,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $100,630
    Maryland $81,700
    Massachusetts $76,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,210
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $76,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,820
    Graphic Designers $65,590
    Interpreters and Translators $57,260
    Producers and Directors $76,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Worcester, MA is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Worcester, MA is 22.9% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Special Effects Artists and Animators (10th percentile) earn around $59,430 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,010.