DOL Median (Burlingame, CA)
$74,350
vs National
-4.7%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,682
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,350
-4.7% 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 Burlingame, CA earns $74,350 in nominal terms, which is 4.7% 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 $53,682 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Burlingame, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JUNO CO | $79,040 | 1 |
| PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. | $74,350 | 15 |
| GREE INTERNATIONAL | $71,702 | 15 |
| Tacpoint, Inc. | $61,693 | 2 |
| Red Cube Production | $61,443 | 15 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Burlingame, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Burlingame, CA is $74,350 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Burlingame, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Burlingame, CA earns 4.7% less than the national median of $78,000, or $53,682 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.