How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Illinois?
$81,180a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Illinois. That is $39.03 an hour or $6,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.03
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,760Median: $81,180Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 25th | $67,230 | $32.32 | |
| Median | $81,180 | $39.03 | |
| 75th | $108,600 | $52.23 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.73 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $83,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $75,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 12. Tennessee | $83,080 |
| 13. Virginia | $81,510 |
| 14. Georgia | $81,390 |
| 15. Illinois | $81,180 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $80,640 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $80,040 |
| 18. Texas | $78,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $39.03 ($81,180 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $81,180 against $102,000 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Illinois rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 31 states.
Which city in Illinois pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $83,200 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.