How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Phoenix?
$96,670a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $46.48 an hour or $8,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.48
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,810Median: $96,670Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,810 | $31.64 | |
| 25th | $65,810 | $31.64 | |
| Median | $96,670 | $46.48 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.19 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.19 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $83,480 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Camera Operator | $71,080 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Editor | $64,970 |
| Interior Designer | $61,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $46.48 ($96,670 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $96,670 against $102,000 nationally, 5% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $89,650, so Phoenix pays 8% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
11 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.