Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Special Effects Artist & Animator Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $70,500 This is the median salary for this occupation. Special effects artists and animators create images that appear to move and visual effects for various forms of media and entertainment. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Special Effects Artist & Animator Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 13 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 13 openings per year are projected for Special Effects Artist & Animator. +17.5% Employment Change Employment for Special Effects Artist & Animator is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.5% between 2025 and 2030. $33.87 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $33.87/hour. Entry level workers are paid $3.89, while experienced workers are paid $59.80. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 106 Special Effects Artist & Animator in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 124. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Special Effects Artist & Animator are All Other Industries, Specialized Design Services, and Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Special Effects Artist & Animator include Computers and Electronics, Design, and Communications and Media. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Special Effects Artist & Animator is Bachelor's. 65% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
