DOL Median (Raleigh, NC)
$38,542
vs National
-50.6%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,274
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,542
-50.6% 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 Raleigh, NC earns $38,542 in nominal terms, which is 50.6% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,274 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Raleigh, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE MCCLATCHY COMPANY | $97,000 | 2 |
| IMANGI STUDIOS LLC | $36,046 | 4 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Raleigh, NC?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Raleigh, NC is $38,542 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Raleigh, NC a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Raleigh, NC earns 50.6% less than the national median of $78,000, or $40,274 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.