Local Salary Data

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Richardson, TX

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$70,000
13 filings
DOL Median (Richardson, TX)
$70,000
vs National
-10.3%
National: $78,000
BLS 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

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
ZeniMax Media Inc.$85,00026

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.