How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Washington?
$92,760a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $44.60 an hour or $7,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.60
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,410Median: $92,760Highest 10%: $138,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,410 | $26.64 | |
| 25th | $78,360 | $37.67 | |
| Median | $92,760 | $44.60 | |
| 75th | $119,800 | $57.58 | |
| 90th | $138,200 | $66.45 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $44.60 ($92,760 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $92,760 against $102,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Washington rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
13 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,200 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.