DOL Median (Amherst, NY)
$164,000
vs National
+110.3%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$131,095
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$164,000
+110.3% 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 Amherst, NY earns $164,000 in nominal terms, which is 110.3% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $131,095 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Amherst, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bungie, Inc. | $83,000 | 18 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Amherst, NY?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Amherst, NY is $164,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Amherst, NY a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Amherst, NY earns 110.3% more than the national median of $78,000, or $131,095 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.