How much does a special effects artist and animator make in St. Louis?
$75,820a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $36.45 an hour or $6,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.45
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,670Median: $75,820Highest 10%: $101,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| 25th | $63,950 | $30.75 | |
| Median | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| 75th | $81,180 | $39.03 | |
| 90th | $101,600 | $48.84 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| Kansas City, MO | $69,820 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
| Camera Operator | $71,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $36.45 ($75,820 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $75,820 against $102,000 nationally, 26% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $65,470, so St. Louis pays 16% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
33 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,600 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.