How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Missouri?
$65,470a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Missouri. That is $31.48 an hour or $5,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.48
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,020Median: $65,470Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| 25th | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| Median | $65,470 | $31.48 | |
| 75th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.88 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $75,820 |
| Kansas City, MO | $69,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 20. Pennsylvania | $71,760 |
| 21. Ohio | $67,000 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $66,980 |
| 23. Missouri | $65,470 |
| 24. Minnesota | $64,990 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $64,890 |
| 26. Kansas | $62,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $31.48 ($65,470 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $65,470 against $102,000 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Missouri rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Missouri ranks 23 of 31 states.
Which city in Missouri pays special effects artist and animators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $75,820 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.