How much does a special effects artist and animator make in New York?
$96,770a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in New York. That is $46.52 an hour or $8,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.52
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,190Median: $96,770Highest 10%: $176,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,190 | $28.94 | |
| 25th | $76,420 | $36.74 | |
| Median | $96,770 | $46.52 | |
| 75th | $136,800 | $65.79 | |
| 90th | $176,200 | $84.71 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $96,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 1. Washington | $133,500 |
| 2. California | $130,500 |
| 3. Nevada | $97,350 |
| 4. New York | $96,770 |
| 5. Colorado | $91,290 |
| 6. Arizona | $89,650 |
| 7. North Carolina | $88,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $46.52 ($96,770 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in New York than the national average?
No: $96,770 against $102,000 nationally, 5% less.
Where does New York rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
New York ranks 4 of 31 states.
Which city in New York pays special effects artist and animators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $96,760 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.