How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.35 an hour or $6,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.35
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 41
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,890 | $25.91 | |
| 25th | $55,670 | $26.76 | |
| Median | $77,690 | $37.35 | |
| 75th | $93,350 | $44.88 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| Austin, TX | $82,570 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,390 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.35 ($77,690 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $77,690 against $102,000 nationally, 24% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,930, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
27 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,300 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.