DOL Median (Novato, CA)
$80,000
vs National
+2.6%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,762
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
+2.6% 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 Novato, CA earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.6% 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 $57,762 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Novato, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $93,163 | 174 |
| 2K Games, Inc | $85,000 | 11 |
| Visual Concepts Entertainment | $83,029 | 14 |
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc | $60,000 | 21 |
| VISUAL CONCEPTS, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Novato, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Novato, CA is $80,000 based on 33 DOL filings.
Is Novato, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Novato, CA earns 2.6% more than the national median of $78,000, or $57,762 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.