How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Denver?
$91,290a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $43.89 an hour or $7,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.89
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,310Median: $91,290Highest 10%: $129,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,310 | $32.36 | |
| 25th | $79,920 | $38.42 | |
| Median | $91,290 | $43.89 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.54 | |
| 90th | $129,600 | $62.30 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
| Editor | $78,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $43.89 ($91,290 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Denver than the national average?
No: $91,290 against $102,000 nationally, 11% less.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $91,290, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
15 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,600 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.