How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Providence?
$80,040a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $38.48 an hour or $6,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.48
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,070Median: $80,040Highest 10%: $89,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,070 | $22.15 | |
| 25th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $80,040 | $38.48 | |
| 75th | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| 90th | $89,080 | $42.83 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
| Graphic Designer | $70,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $38.48 ($80,040 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $80,040 against $102,000 nationally, 22% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $80,040, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
23 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,080 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.