How much does a special effects artist and animator make in New York?
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $46.52 an hour or $8,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.52
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| 25th | $75,560 | $36.33 | |
| Median | $96,760 | $46.52 | |
| 75th | $134,700 | $64.78 | |
| 90th | $176,000 | $84.62 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $46.52 ($96,760 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in New York than the national average?
No: $96,760 against $102,000 nationally, 5% less.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $96,770, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
10 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,000 or more.
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.