DOL Median (PASADENA, CA)
$66,997
vs National
-14.1%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,373
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,997
-14.1% 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 PASADENA, CA earns $66,997 in nominal terms, which is 14.1% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,373 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in PASADENA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RIPARIAN LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| SUNNYBOY ENTERTAINMENT LLC | $108,160 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION | $94,224 | 1 |
| VAN DYKE VISUAL EFFECTS INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| Netease Information Technology Corporation | $78,000 | 7 |
| BLIND WINK GAMES INC | $70,000 | 1 |
| Oben, Inc. | $70,000 | 2 |
| EESQUARE SUPERSTORE CORP | $67,000 | 1 |
| THE HETTEMA GROUP | $57,250 | 2 |
| FUNKTRONIC LABS | $51,418 | 3 |
| RTT USA, INC. | $49,920 | 4 |
| GOON STUDIOS LLC | $48,000 | 1 |
| NUMEDEON, INC. | $47,840 | 1 |
| METEOR ENTERTAINMENT INC. | N/A | 1 |
| BUILDING SAFETY SOLUTIONS INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in PASADENA, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in PASADENA, CA is $66,997 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is PASADENA, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in PASADENA, CA earns 14.1% less than the national median of $78,000, or $48,373 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.