How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Colorado?
$91,290a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Colorado. That is $43.89 an hour or $7,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.89
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,350Median: $91,290Highest 10%: $125,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| 25th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| Median | $91,290 | $43.89 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.54 | |
| 90th | $125,000 | $60.09 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $91,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 2. California | $130,500 |
| 3. Nevada | $97,350 |
| 4. New York | $96,770 |
| 5. Colorado | $91,290 |
| 6. Arizona | $89,650 |
| 7. North Carolina | $88,350 |
| 8. Utah | $88,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $43.89 ($91,290 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $91,290 against $102,000 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Colorado rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Colorado ranks 5 of 31 states.
Which city in Colorado pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $91,290 a year.
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.