Special Effects Artists and Animator Career

Job Description: Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.


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Special Effects Artists and Animator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$72,200

Median Hourly Wage

$34.71*

Total Employed Nationally

29,810


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.