DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$69,000
vs National
-11.5%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,819
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,000
-11.5% 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 BERKELEY, CA earns $69,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.5% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,819 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Paradox Tectonics, LLC | $120,000 | 1 |
| HERE North America, LLC | $100,755 | 3 |
| TIPPETT STUDIO | $72,800 | 1 |
| Tonko House Inc. | $70,616 | 3 |
| POLITIFY, INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
| Bear Tech Inc | $67,808 | 1 |
| Kuku Studios, Inc | $67,621 | 1 |
| GEOPOGO, INC. | $60,000 | 2 |
| TURING INC | $49,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in BERKELEY, CA is $69,000 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in BERKELEY, CA earns 11.5% less than the national median of $78,000, or $49,819 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.