How much does a special effects artist and animator make in New Mexico?
$54,000a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in New Mexico. That is $25.96 an hour or $4,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.96
- Vs. national median
- -47%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,070Median: $54,000Highest 10%: $82,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,070 | $25.03 | |
| 25th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| Median | $54,000 | $25.96 | |
| 75th | $54,010 | $25.97 | |
| 90th | $82,180 | $39.51 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $54,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 25. Wisconsin | $64,890 |
| 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 New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $25.96 ($54,000 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $54,000 against $102,000 nationally, 47% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
New Mexico ranks 28 of 31 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $54,000 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.