DOL Median (Los Gatos, CA)
$98,900
vs National
+26.8%
National: $78,000BLS 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
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Roku, Inc | $120,000 | 2 |
| Netflix, Inc. | $99,882 | 5 |
| Infogain Corporation | $98,900 | 1 |
| ANML, INC | $84,000 | 1 |
| CRYPTIC STUDIOS | $73,407 | 4 |
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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.