DOL Median (Albany, NY)
$67,000
vs National
-14.1%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,557
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,000
-14.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Albany, NY earns $67,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.1% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,557 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Albany, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Entertainment Inc. | $97,989 | 257 |
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $93,163 | 174 |
| Excelsior College | $67,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Albany, NY?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Albany, NY is $67,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Albany, NY a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Albany, NY earns 14.1% less than the national median of $78,000, or $53,557 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.