How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Ohio?
$67,000a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Ohio. That is $32.21 an hour or $5,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.21
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,310Median: $67,000Highest 10%: $166,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 25th | $62,160 | $29.88 | |
| Median | $67,000 | $32.21 | |
| 75th | $156,200 | $75.08 | |
| 90th | $166,300 | $79.93 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 18. Texas | $78,930 |
| 19. Indiana | $75,250 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $71,760 |
| 21. Ohio | $67,000 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $66,980 |
| 23. Missouri | $65,470 |
| 24. Minnesota | $64,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $32.21 ($67,000 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $67,000 against $102,000 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Ohio rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Ohio ranks 21 of 31 states.
Which city in Ohio pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $67,710 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.