DOL Median (Richardson, TX)
$70,000
vs National
-10.3%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,512
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,000
-10.3% 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 Richardson, TX earns $70,000 in nominal terms, which is 10.3% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,512 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richardson, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ZeniMax Media Inc. | $85,000 | 26 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Richardson, TX?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Richardson, TX is $70,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Richardson, TX a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Richardson, TX earns 10.3% less than the national median of $78,000, or $75,512 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.