Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$99,800
↑ 64.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Special Effects Artists and Animators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Special Effects Artists and Animators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 64.1% since 2011 ($60,830 → $99,800)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $99,800
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,800 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $99,060 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | $98,950 | +25.6% |
| 2021 | $78,790 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | $77,700 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $75,270 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $72,520 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $70,530 | +8.0% |
| 2016 | $65,300 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $63,970 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $63,630 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | $64,470 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | $61,370 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $60,830 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.