How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Indiana?
$75,250a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Indiana. That is $36.18 an hour or $6,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.18
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,920Median: $75,250Highest 10%: $93,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,920 | $24.48 | |
| 25th | $54,640 | $26.27 | |
| Median | $75,250 | $36.18 | |
| 75th | $93,090 | $44.75 | |
| 90th | $93,090 | $44.75 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $83,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,710 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 16. Massachusetts | $80,640 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $80,040 |
| 18. Texas | $78,930 |
| 19. Indiana | $75,250 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $71,760 |
| 21. Ohio | $67,000 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $66,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $36.18 ($75,250 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $75,250 against $102,000 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Indiana rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Indiana ranks 19 of 31 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.