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Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 70 employed

Annual Mean
$120,760
$58.06/hr
Annual Median
$122,880
$59.08/hr
Bottom 10%
$72,640
$34.92/hr
Top 10%
$167,980
$80.76/hr
Location vs National Average
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$120,760
Difference
+7.0% vs US avg
US National
$112,870

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$72,640
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$87,900
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$122,880
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$147,880
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$167,980

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$73K

25th

$88K

Median

$123K

75th

$148K

90th

$168K

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA has a relatively small Special Effects Artists and Animators workforce (approximately 70 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, Special Effects Artists and Animators salaries range from $72,640 at the 10th percentile to $167,980 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $95,340 (78% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.