Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$156,950

per year

Hourly Rate

$75.46

per hour

Employment

510

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+53.8%

National: $102,030

📊 Compared to the national median of $102,030, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 53.8% MORE for Special Effects Artists and Animators positions.

Purchasing Power

$130,574

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$99,280

25th

$120,950

Median

$156,950

75th

$188,410

90th

$215,680

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).