DOL Median (Missouri)
$53,500
vs National
-31.4%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,452
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,500
-31.4% 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 Missouri earns $53,500 in nominal terms, which is 31.4% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,452 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Epigraph LLC | $85,176 | 1 |
| Tekreliance LLC | $68,566 | 2 |
| ARNOLD IMAGING, LLC | $57,000 | 2 |
| COOLFIRE STUDIOS LLC | $48,000 | 2 |
| Namchak LLC | $48,000 | 7 |
| BLEND CREATIVE LLC | $28,850 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Missouri?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Missouri is $53,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Missouri earns 31.4% less than the national median of $78,000, or $60,452 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.