How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Albuquerque?
$54,000a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $25.96 an hour or $4,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.96
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,790Median: $54,000Highest 10%: $82,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| 25th | $54,000 | $25.96 | |
| Median | $54,000 | $25.96 | |
| 75th | $54,010 | $25.97 | |
| 90th | $82,180 | $39.51 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,790 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $75,230 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $65,810 |
| Editor | $65,190 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,810 |
| Producer and Director | $59,910 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,330 |
| News Analyst | $56,190 |
| Writer and Author | $53,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $25.96 ($54,000 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $54,000 against $102,000 nationally, 47% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $54,000, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
39 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,180 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.