How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Massachusetts?
$80,640a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Massachusetts. That is $38.77 an hour or $6,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.77
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,900Median: $80,640Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,900 | $27.84 | |
| 25th | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| Median | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| 75th | $98,370 | $47.29 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.80 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $80,640 |
| Providence, RI | $80,040 |
| Worcester, MA | $76,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 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 |
| 19. Indiana | $75,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $38.77 ($80,640 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $80,640 against $102,000 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 16 of 31 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $80,640 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.