DOL Median (Chatsworth, CA)
$97,000
vs National
+24.4%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,036
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$97,000
+24.4% 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 Chatsworth, CA earns $97,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.4% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,036 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chatsworth, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RESPAWN ENTERTAINMENT | $96,425 | 9 |
| Electronic Arts | $84,000 | 108 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Chatsworth, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Chatsworth, CA is $97,000 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Chatsworth, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Chatsworth, CA earns 24.4% more than the national median of $78,000, or $70,036 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.