DOL Median (Boston, MA)
$56,472
vs National
-27.6%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,547
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,472
-27.6% 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 Boston, MA earns $56,472 in nominal terms, which is 27.6% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,547 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boston, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Panorama Education Inc. | $106,090 | 2 |
| Autodesk, Inc. | $105,041 | 8 |
| EPAM Systems Inc. | $100,000 | 4 |
| LogMeIn USA ,Inc. | $100,000 | 4 |
| Sonos, Inc. | $92,029 | 3 |
| Sapient Corporation | $91,906 | 5 |
| Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company | $75,357 | 2 |
| Auction Mobility LLC | $70,000 | 4 |
| Arnold Worldwide, LLC | $63,500 | 2 |
| Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. | $63,500 | 3 |
| LIFE SCIENCE NATION, LLC | $55,000 | 2 |
| Knovva Academy Inc. | $54,579 | 1 |
| Payette Associates, Inc. | $52,000 | 1 |
| Northeastern University | $51,250 | 1 |
| Neoscape, Inc. | $50,125 | 2 |
| QUICK USA, LLC | $49,878 | 2 |
| Uhouzz USA Inc. | $49,088 | 1 |
| Hill Holliday LLC | $46,114 | 2 |
| Brightcove Inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Boston, MA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Boston, MA is $56,472 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Boston, MA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Boston, MA earns 27.6% less than the national median of $78,000, or $38,547 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.