How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Tennessee?
$83,080a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Tennessee. That is $39.94 an hour or $6,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.94
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,320Median: $83,080Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 25th | $66,070 | $31.76 | |
| Median | $83,080 | $39.94 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.81 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.88 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 9. Michigan | $86,630 |
| 10. Florida | $85,870 |
| 11. Maryland | $85,830 |
| 12. Tennessee | $83,080 |
| 13. Virginia | $81,510 |
| 14. Georgia | $81,390 |
| 15. Illinois | $81,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $39.94 ($83,080 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $83,080 against $102,000 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Tennessee ranks 12 of 31 states.
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.