How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Wisconsin?
$64,890a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Wisconsin. That is $31.20 an hour or $5,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.20
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,270Median: $64,890Highest 10%: $154,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,270 | $25.61 | |
| 25th | $56,670 | $27.25 | |
| Median | $64,890 | $31.20 | |
| 75th | $91,050 | $43.77 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.20 |
Cities in Wisconsin
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.
| 22. Oklahoma | $66,980 |
| 23. Missouri | $65,470 |
| 24. Minnesota | $64,990 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $64,890 |
| 26. Kansas | $62,720 |
| 27. West Virginia | $60,940 |
| 28. New Mexico | $54,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $31.20 ($64,890 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $64,890 against $102,000 nationally, 36% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 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.