DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$78,000
vs National
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National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
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COL-Adjusted
$73,934
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,000
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
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Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Boulder, CO earns $78,000 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,934 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE LLC | $115,200 | 477 |
| CRISPIN PORTER & BOGUSKY, LLC | $65,000 | 6 |
| FUSION TOUCH, LLC | $40,747 | 2 |
| GitHub, Inc. | N/A | 3 |
| GREEN STONE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Boulder, CO?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Boulder, CO is $78,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Boulder, CO earns 0% more than the national median of $78,000, or $73,934 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.