DOL Median (Hollywood, CA)
$62,400
vs National
-20%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,054
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,400
-20% 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 Hollywood, CA earns $62,400 in nominal terms, which is 20% 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 $45,054 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hollywood, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| POINT 360 | $104,650 | 3 |
| BLT COMMUNICATIONS LLC | $87,264 | 2 |
| DELUXE MEDIA CREATIVE SERVICES | $80,000 | 66 |
| Trailer Park Group | $72,000 | 6 |
| MUSE VFX LLC | $66,997 | 1 |
| Deluxe Media, Inc | $62,400 | 4 |
| Troika Design Group, Inc. | $62,316 | 4 |
| BUDDHA JONES | $60,590 | 4 |
| EYEBOOGIE, INC | $59,800 | 1 |
| Ingenuity Studios LLC | $56,701 | 15 |
| THE BOX CREATIVE, LLC. | $49,858 | 1 |
| BANG BANG LLC | $47,840 | 4 |
| UNITED TELEVISION BROADCASTING SYSTEMS INC. | N/A | 1 |
| POIN 360 | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Hollywood, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Hollywood, CA is $62,400 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Hollywood, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Hollywood, CA earns 20% less than the national median of $78,000, or $45,054 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.