How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Kentucky?
$50,970a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Kentucky. That is $24.50 an hour or $4,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.50
- Vs. national median
- -50%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,700Median: $50,970Highest 10%: $89,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| Median | $50,970 | $24.50 | |
| 75th | $73,990 | $35.57 | |
| 90th | $89,930 | $43.24 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,710 |
| Louisville, KY | $50,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 26. Kansas | $62,720 |
| 27. West Virginia | $60,940 |
| 28. New Mexico | $54,000 |
| 29. Kentucky | $50,970 |
| 30. Nebraska | $50,830 |
| 31. Iowa | $47,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $24.50 ($50,970 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $50,970 against $102,000 nationally, 50% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 31 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $67,710 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.