How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Rhode Island?
$80,040a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Rhode Island. That is $38.48 an hour or $6,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.48
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,810Median: $80,040Highest 10%: $99,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $80,040 | $38.48 | |
| 75th | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| 90th | $99,060 | $47.63 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $80,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 14. Georgia | $81,390 |
| 15. Illinois | $81,180 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $80,640 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $80,040 |
| 18. Texas | $78,930 |
| 19. Indiana | $75,250 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $71,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $38.48 ($80,040 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $80,040 against $102,000 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 17 of 31 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $80,040 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.