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How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Worcester?

$76,970a year

Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $37.00 an hour or $6,414 a month.

Hourly
$37.00
Vs. national median
-25%
Rank among cities
29 of 41
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,430Median: $76,970Highest 10%: $110,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$59,430$28.57
25th$63,010$30.29
Median$76,970$37.00
75th$99,060$47.63
90th$110,000$52.88

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators.

Boston, MA$80,640
Providence, RI$80,040
Special Effects Artist and Animator salary in Massachusetts Special Effects Artist and Animator salary in all states

Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Art Director$131,200
Technical Writer$98,020
Commercial and Industrial Designer$93,680
Writer and Author$80,490
Public Relations Specialist$75,610
Editor$73,950
Interpreter and Translator$72,750
Producer and Director$69,270
Graphic Designer$66,810
Audio and Video Technician$63,620
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Worcester?

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $37.00 ($76,970 a year).

Do special effects artist and animators make more in Worcester than the national average?

No: $76,970 against $102,000 nationally, 25% less.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $80,640, so Worcester pays 5% less.

Where does Worcester rank for special effects artist and animator pay?

29 of 41 metro areas with data.

How much does a special effects artist and animator make starting out in Worcester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $59,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,000 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.