DOL Median (Salt Lake City, UT)
$59,509
vs National
-23.7%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,664
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,509
-23.7% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns $59,509 in nominal terms, which is 23.7% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,664 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Salt Lake City, UT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Arts | $84,000 | 108 |
| WB Games Inc. | $71,872 | 8 |
| RAINDROP, LLC | $68,950 | 1 |
| ZB, N.A | $68,931 | 1 |
| ARCHIFICTION INC | $59,509 | 4 |
| WE LIKE SMALL, INC. | $46,738 | 1 |
| welikesmall | $46,738 | 1 |
| Spy Hop Productions, Inc | $42,182 | 1 |
| DIGITAL BYTES, INC. | $37,440 | 2 |
| INTERACTIVE STUDIOS GROUP, INC. | N/A | 2 |
| Clear Link Technologies LLC | N/A | 1 |
| ZIONS BANK / ZMSC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $59,509 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Salt Lake City, UT a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Salt Lake City, UT earns 23.7% less than the national median of $78,000, or $57,664 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.