How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Utah?
$88,210a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Utah. That is $42.41 an hour or $7,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.41
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,990Median: $88,210Highest 10%: $152,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,990 | $14.42 | |
| 25th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $88,210 | $42.41 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.95 | |
| 90th | $152,700 | $73.42 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $101,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 5. Colorado | $91,290 |
| 6. Arizona | $89,650 |
| 7. North Carolina | $88,350 |
| 8. Utah | $88,210 |
| 9. Michigan | $86,630 |
| 10. Florida | $85,870 |
| 11. Maryland | $85,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $42.41 ($88,210 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $88,210 against $102,000 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Utah rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Utah ranks 8 of 31 states.
Which city in Utah pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $101,700 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.