How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Sacramento?
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $59.08 an hour or $10,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.08
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 70
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,640 | $34.92 | |
| 25th | $87,900 | $42.26 | |
| Median | $122,900 | $59.08 | |
| 75th | $147,900 | $71.10 | |
| 90th | $168,000 | $80.76 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| San Jose, CA | $157,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $124,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $118,800 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
| Designer | $84,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $59.08 ($122,900 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $122,900 against $102,000 nationally, 20% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $130,500, so Sacramento pays 6% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
5 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,000 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.