DOL Median (Pittsburgh, PA)
$70,225
vs National
-10%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,457
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,225
-10% 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 Pittsburgh, PA earns $70,225 in nominal terms, which is 10% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,457 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Duolingo, Inc. | $95,000 | 1 |
| FILTER, LLC | $93,600 | 1 |
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | $82,950 | 1 |
| ETCETERA EDUTAINMENT | $57,500 | 1 |
| Schell Games LLC | $52,800 | 1 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $36,500 | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $70,225 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Pittsburgh, PA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Pittsburgh, PA earns 10% less than the national median of $78,000, or $73,457 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.