How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Ann Arbor?
$83,530a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. That is $40.16 an hour or $6,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.16
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,630Median: $83,530Highest 10%: $111,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,630 | $28.19 | |
| 25th | $75,340 | $36.22 | |
| Median | $83,530 | $40.16 | |
| 75th | $84,800 | $40.77 | |
| 90th | $111,300 | $53.51 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Ann Arbor
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $94,040 |
| Technical Writer | $89,840 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,890 |
| News Analyst | $67,850 |
| Producer and Director | $67,600 |
| Editor | $64,670 |
| Coach and Scout | $59,890 |
| Interior Designer | $58,600 |
| Graphic Designer | $55,020 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $45,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Ann Arbor?
The median hourly pay in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area is $40.16 ($83,530 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Ann Arbor than the national average?
No: $83,530 against $102,000 nationally, 18% less.
How does Ann Arbor compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $86,630, so Ann Arbor pays 4% less.
Where does Ann Arbor rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
19 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Ann Arbor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,300 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.