DOL Median (South Carolina)
$50,000
vs National
-35.9%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,466
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-35.9% 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 South Carolina earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 35.9% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,466 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MOONDOG ANIMATION STUDIO, LLC | $55,000 | 2 |
| KIZ TOYS, INC. | $43,500 | 2 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in South Carolina?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in South Carolina is $50,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in South Carolina earns 35.9% less than the national median of $78,000, or $52,466 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.