DOL Median (Cupertino, CA)
$145,600
vs National
+86.7%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$105,126
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$145,600
+86.7% 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 Cupertino, CA earns $145,600 in nominal terms, which is 86.7% 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 $105,126 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cupertino, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $150,200 | 45 |
| Populus Group LLC | $127,400 | 3 |
| SugarCRM Inc. | $124,605 | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $77,500 | 99 |
| SLIVER VR Technologies, Inc. | $50,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Cupertino, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Cupertino, CA is $145,600 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is Cupertino, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Cupertino, CA earns 86.7% more than the national median of $78,000, or $105,126 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.