DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$80,000
vs National
+2.6%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,762
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
+2.6% 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 SANTA MONICA, CA earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.6% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,762 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Headspace Inc. | $165,040 | 1 |
| TOOL SHED OF NORTH AMERICA LLC | $130,000 | 1 |
| LOLA VISUAL EFFECTS LLC | $114,000 | 5 |
| TRANSIT, LLC | $114,000 | 5 |
| TECHNICOLOR INC. - MPC GROUP | $110,885 | 1 |
| ZipRecruiter, Inc. | $106,148 | 2 |
| 180LA | $106,080 | 1 |
| SNAP Inc | $103,230 | 26 |
| NAUGTY DOG A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | $101,800 | 1 |
| SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC | $100,000 | 33 |
| YAHOO! INC. | $96,000 | 13 |
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $93,163 | 174 |
| FAMIGLIA DI VENDETTA, INC. | $90,000 | 1 |
| Technicolor Creative Services USA, Inc. | $88,566 | 33 |
| Rubin Postaer and Associates | $87,350 | 2 |
| Riot Games, Inc. | $85,114 | 129 |
| PLAYTIKA SANTA MONICA, LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| Naughty Dog a limited liability company | $83,500 | 17 |
| LUMA PICTURES | $81,411 | 4 |
| DELUXE MEDIA CREATIVE SERVICES | $80,000 | 66 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $80,000 based on 207 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 2.6% more than the national median of $78,000, or $57,762 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.