DOL Median (San Rafael, CA)
$68,050
vs National
-12.8%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,134
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,050
-12.8% 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 San Rafael, CA earns $68,050 in nominal terms, which is 12.8% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,134 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Rafael, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| POLYGON ENTERTAINMENT | $130,000 | 1 |
| Autodesk, Inc. | $105,041 | 8 |
| Telltale Inc. | $60,000 | 6 |
| WHISKYTREE INC | $45,490 | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in San Rafael, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in San Rafael, CA is $68,050 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is San Rafael, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in San Rafael, CA earns 12.8% less than the national median of $78,000, or $49,134 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.