DOL Median (Redmond, WA)
$124,950
vs National
+60.2%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$109,031
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$124,950
+60.2% 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 Redmond, WA earns $124,950 in nominal terms, which is 60.2% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $109,031 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Redmond, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Inc. | $155,000 | 92 |
| Microsoft Corporation | $126,488 | 75 |
| AIRTIGHT GAMES INC. | $81,000 | 3 |
| Randstad Technologies, LLC | $75,900 | 1 |
| WARGAMING (SEATTLE), INC. | $65,000 | 3 |
| Wargaming (USA), Inc. | $63,596 | 5 |
| Nintendo Software Technology Corporation | $60,341 | 5 |
| 8TH SHORE INC | $46,533 | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Redmond, WA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Redmond, WA is $124,950 based on 49 DOL filings.
Is Redmond, WA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Redmond, WA earns 60.2% more than the national median of $78,000, or $109,031 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.