DOL Median (Cary, NC)
$95,000
vs National
+21.8%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$99,269
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,000
+21.8% 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 Cary, NC earns $95,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.8% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $99,269 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cary, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Inc | $90,000 | 38 |
| RED STORM ENTERTAINMENT | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Cary, NC?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Cary, NC is $95,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Cary, NC a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Cary, NC earns 21.8% more than the national median of $78,000, or $99,269 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.