How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Maryland?
$85,830a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Maryland. That is $41.26 an hour or $7,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.26
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,710Median: $85,830Highest 10%: $110,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,710 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $57,520 | $27.65 | |
| Median | $85,830 | $41.26 | |
| 75th | $96,640 | $46.46 | |
| 90th | $110,800 | $53.25 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $92,760 |
| Baltimore, MD | $90,050 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 8. Utah | $88,210 |
| 9. Michigan | $86,630 |
| 10. Florida | $85,870 |
| 11. Maryland | $85,830 |
| 12. Tennessee | $83,080 |
| 13. Virginia | $81,510 |
| 14. Georgia | $81,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $41.26 ($85,830 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $85,830 against $102,000 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Maryland rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Maryland ranks 11 of 31 states.
Which city in Maryland pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $92,760 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.