DOL Median (Alexandria, VA)
$51,480
vs National
-34%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,122
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,480
-34% 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 Alexandria, VA earns $51,480 in nominal terms, which is 34% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,122 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alexandria, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| O'KEEFFE & COMPANY MARKETING | $74,568 | 2 |
| MERITALK, LLC | $66,837 | 1 |
| Computer Sciences Corporation | $51,480 | 2 |
| MEZUN.COM, INC. | $46,613 | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Alexandria, VA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Alexandria, VA is $51,480 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Alexandria, VA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Alexandria, VA earns 34% less than the national median of $78,000, or $51,122 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.