DOL Median (Brea, CA)
$51,500
vs National
-34%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,184
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,500
-34% 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 Brea, CA earns $51,500 in nominal terms, which is 34% 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 $37,184 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Brea, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ARTIGEN CORPORATION | $54,000 | 2 |
| Transocean Resources Management Inc | $49,691 | 6 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Brea, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Brea, CA is $51,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Brea, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Brea, CA earns 34% less than the national median of $78,000, or $37,184 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.