DOL Median (Milpitas, CA)
$72,000
vs National
-7.7%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,986
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
-7.7% 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 Milpitas, CA earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% 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 $51,986 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Milpitas, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | $91,086 | 2 |
| HUWOMOBILITY, INC. | $72,000 | 1 |
| RICEPO LLC | $70,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY | $68,500 | 2 |
| ARCHIFICTION INC | $59,509 | 4 |
| SIEMIC INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Milpitas, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Milpitas, CA is $72,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Milpitas, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Milpitas, CA earns 7.7% less than the national median of $78,000, or $51,986 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.