DOL Median (Menlo Park, CA)
$153,230
vs National
+96.4%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$110,636
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$153,230
+96.4% 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 Menlo Park, CA earns $153,230 in nominal terms, which is 96.4% 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 $110,636 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Menlo Park, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp LLC | $180,000 | 2 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $156,263 | 9 |
| Facebook Inc. | $155,000 | 92 |
| Atieva USA, Inc. | $145,000 | 3 |
| Zoox Inc. | $90,000 | 5 |
| STORYTREE INC. | $85,000 | 1 |
| IVYMAX PALO ALTO, CORP. | $81,600 | 1 |
| MIND PIRATE, INC. | $54,330 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Menlo Park, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Menlo Park, CA is $153,230 based on 47 DOL filings.
Is Menlo Park, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Menlo Park, CA earns 96.4% more than the national median of $78,000, or $110,636 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.