How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Kansas?
$62,720a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Kansas. That is $30.15 an hour or $5,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.15
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,470Median: $62,720Highest 10%: $102,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| 25th | $59,000 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $62,720 | $30.15 | |
| 75th | $85,040 | $40.88 | |
| 90th | $102,500 | $49.29 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $69,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 23. Missouri | $65,470 |
| 24. Minnesota | $64,990 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $64,890 |
| 26. Kansas | $62,720 |
| 27. West Virginia | $60,940 |
| 28. New Mexico | $54,000 |
| 29. Kentucky | $50,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $30.15 ($62,720 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $62,720 against $102,000 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Kansas rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Kansas ranks 26 of 31 states.
Which city in Kansas pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $69,820 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.