How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $36.59 an hour or $6,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.59
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 25th | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| Median | $76,110 | $36.59 | |
| 75th | $96,200 | $46.25 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.75 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $36.59 ($76,110 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $76,110 against $102,000 nationally, 25% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $81,390, so Atlanta pays 6% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
32 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,500 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.