DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$45,713
vs National
-41.4%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,313
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,713
-41.4% 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 Houston, TX earns $45,713 in nominal terms, which is 41.4% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,313 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JUST ENERGY US CORP. | $62,200 | 1 |
| M&G POLYMERS USA LLC | $49,733 | 3 |
| Just Energy (U.S.) Corp. | $49,665 | 1 |
| YULF REMODELING LLC | $46,426 | 2 |
| BOUNCING PIXEL, INC. | $45,000 | 4 |
| HTX LABS, LLC | $43,250 | 2 |
| Atlink Communications Inc | $41,600 | 4 |
| BLINK FILMS & IMAGES CORPORATION | $37,315 | 2 |
| HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY | N/A | 2 |
| KBUUK, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Houston, TX?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Houston, TX is $45,713 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Houston, TX earns 41.4% less than the national median of $78,000, or $49,313 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.