Local Salary Data

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Los Gatos, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$98,900
7 filings
DOL Median (Los Gatos, CA)
$98,900
vs National
+26.8%
National: $78,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,408
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$98,900
+26.8% 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 Los Gatos, CA earns $98,900 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,408 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Los Gatos, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Roku, Inc$120,0002
Netflix, Inc.$99,8825
Infogain Corporation$98,9001
ANML, INC$84,0001
CRYPTIC STUDIOS$73,4074

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Los Gatos, CA?

The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Los Gatos, CA is $98,900 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Los Gatos, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?

A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Los Gatos, CA earns 26.8% more than the national median of $78,000, or $71,408 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.