DOL Median (Hawaii)
$62,760
vs National
-19.5%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,809
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,760
-19.5% 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 Hawaii earns $62,760 in nominal terms, which is 19.5% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 180.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,809 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hawaii
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KAPU HONU LLC | $65,520 | 2 |
| TETRIS ONLINE, INC. | $60,000 | 2 |
| Mistwalker Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| SAN LORENZO BIKINIS LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Hawaii?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Hawaii is $62,760 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Hawaii a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Hawaii earns 19.5% less than the national median of $78,000, or $34,809 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.