DOL Median (Royal Oak, MI)
$47,840
vs National
-38.7%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,804
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,840
-38.7% 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 Royal Oak, MI earns $47,840 in nominal terms, which is 38.7% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,804 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Royal Oak, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RTT USA, INC. | $49,920 | 4 |
| DASSAULT SYSTEMES 3DEXCITE CORP. | $47,670 | 8 |
| Dassault Systemes Americas Corp | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Royal Oak, MI?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Royal Oak, MI is $47,840 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Royal Oak, MI a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Royal Oak, MI earns 38.7% less than the national median of $78,000, or $52,804 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.