How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Dallas?
$79,390a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $38.17 an hour or $6,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.17
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,480Median: $79,390Highest 10%: $183,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,480 | $27.63 | |
| 25th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| 75th | $125,300 | $60.22 | |
| 90th | $183,200 | $88.07 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| Austin, TX | $82,570 |
| Houston, TX | $77,690 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
| Interior Designer | $65,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $38.17 ($79,390 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $79,390 against $102,000 nationally, 22% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,930, so Dallas pays 1% more.
Where does Dallas rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
24 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,200 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.