DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$43,500
vs National
-44.2%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$29,795
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,500
-44.2% 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 District of Columbia earns $43,500 in nominal terms, which is 44.2% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,795 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| American Institutes for Research | $74,568 | 2 |
| AKQA, Inc. | $72,315 | 16 |
| RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. | $65,000 | 2 |
| LINDSAY REISHMAN REAL ESTATE, INC | $41,683 | 2 |
| NLT CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in District of Columbia?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in District of Columbia is $43,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in District of Columbia earns 44.2% less than the national median of $78,000, or $29,795 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.