DOL Median (Minnesota)
$44,850
vs National
-42.5%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,410
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,850
-42.5% 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 Minnesota earns $44,850 in nominal terms, which is 42.5% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,410 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Town Events, Inc. dba Live Design Productions | $60,294 | 1 |
| CMND+M LLC | $59,134 | 1 |
| TWIN TOWN EVENTS, INC. | $58,099 | 3 |
| NativeX, LLC | $57,550 | 1 |
| Spyeglass LLC | $53,851 | 2 |
| GHOST PRODUCTIONS, INC. | $45,000 | 4 |
| E10, INC. | $43,000 | 2 |
| MAKE | $38,792 | 8 |
| PUNY, LLC | $37,315 | 1 |
| ACTIVATION LLC | N/A | 1 |
| MAKE RETAIL LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Minnesota?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Minnesota is $44,850 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Minnesota earns 42.5% less than the national median of $78,000, or $47,410 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.