How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $64.48 an hour or $11,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.48
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,380 | $31.43 | |
| 25th | $103,000 | $49.53 | |
| Median | $134,100 | $64.48 | |
| 75th | $179,000 | $86.04 | |
| 90th | $210,400 | $101.13 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
| Fashion Designer | $85,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $64.48 ($134,100 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $134,100 against $102,000 nationally, 31% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $133,500, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
3 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $210,400 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.