DOL Median (Emeryville, CA)
$75,000
vs National
-3.8%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,152
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
-3.8% 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 Emeryville, CA earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.8% 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 $54,152 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Emeryville, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GRACENOTE | $105,000 | 1 |
| IBM Corporation | $87,267 | 6 |
| TUBEMOGUL INC. | $85,000 | 2 |
| Electronic Arts | $84,000 | 108 |
| Pixar | $74,516 | 146 |
| Project6 Design, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Emeryville, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Emeryville, CA is $75,000 based on 111 DOL filings.
Is Emeryville, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Emeryville, CA earns 3.8% less than the national median of $78,000, or $54,152 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.