DOL Median (Naperville, IL)
$46,800
vs National
-40%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,704
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,800
-40% 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 Naperville, IL earns $46,800 in nominal terms, which is 40% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,704 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Naperville, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ZING GAMES INC | $54,080 | 1 |
| GameVision Corporation | $45,900 | 6 |
| Egen Solutions LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Naperville, IL?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Naperville, IL is $46,800 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Naperville, IL a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Naperville, IL earns 40% less than the national median of $78,000, or $50,704 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.