DOL Median (Atlanta, GA)
$42,598
vs National
-45.4%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,811
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,598
-45.4% 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 Atlanta, GA earns $42,598 in nominal terms, which is 45.4% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,811 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Atlanta, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $78,124 | 2 |
| MAXMEDIA INC | $72,500 | 2 |
| Deluxe Creative Services, Inc. | $72,499 | 10 |
| Bento Box Entertainment LLC | $52,000 | 5 |
| MOWGLI, LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| BARK BARK, LLC | $48,000 | 5 |
| BAS THE AWESOMES LLC | $42,598 | 1 |
| Floyd County Productions, Inc. | $41,600 | 20 |
| CW STUDIOS LLC | $40,789 | 1 |
| INDIGO STUDIOS, INC. | $40,000 | 1 |
| MAX WAVE MEDIA INC | $39,604 | 2 |
| THE PIRKLE GROUP LLC | $38,241 | 2 |
| Artifact Design | $38,077 | 4 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Atlanta, GA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Atlanta, GA is $42,598 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is Atlanta, GA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Atlanta, GA earns 45.4% less than the national median of $78,000, or $46,811 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.