DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$50,544
vs National
-35.2%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,690
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,544
-35.2% 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 Portland, OR earns $50,544 in nominal terms, which is 35.2% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,690 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk, Inc. | $105,041 | 8 |
| Laika Inc | $90,574 | 5 |
| HIVE-FX, LLC | $63,170 | 3 |
| WIEDEN+KENNEDY, INC. | $50,544 | 2 |
| NEWLANDS & COMPANY, INC. | $50,544 | 1 |
| HOUSE SPECIAL, LLC | $49,500 | 1 |
| AQUENT LLC | $48,589 | 1 |
| Hinge Digital LLC | $46,738 | 2 |
| CINCO DESIGN OFFICE, LLC | $38,000 | 1 |
| PIXELPOOL | N/A | 2 |
| KITBASH3D LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Wind River Systems, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Portland, OR?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Portland, OR is $50,544 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Portland, OR earns 35.2% less than the national median of $78,000, or $44,690 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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