Local Salary Data

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Newark, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$135,000
7 filings
DOL Median (Newark, CA)
$135,000
vs National
+73.1%
National: $78,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$97,473
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$135,000
+73.1% 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 Newark, CA earns $135,000 in nominal terms, which is 73.1% 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 $97,473 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Newark, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Lucid USA, Inc.$146,0004
Atieva USA, Inc.$145,0003
Risk Management Group LLC$135,0001
Logitech Inc.$90,0001
Cover Me 3721, Inc$65,5002
APN Software Services, Inc.N/A1

Explore More

All Special Effects Artists and Animators data All salaries in Newark, CA Best cities for this role

Top-Paying Metros for Special Effects Artists and Animators

Mill Valley, CA · $257,040Nicasio, CA · $174,990Amherst, NY · $164,000Menlo Park, CA · $153,230Glandale, CA · $148,076

Top-Paying Roles in Newark, CA

Software Developers · $250,000Art Directors · $190,000General and Operations Managers · $175,365Purchasing Managers · $170,860Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · $151,840

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Newark, CA?

The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Newark, CA is $135,000 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Newark, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?

A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Newark, CA earns 73.1% more than the national median of $78,000, or $97,473 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

Job Search

Find Open Positions

Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.

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.