DOL Median (South Pasadena, CA)
$50,000
vs National
-35.9%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,101
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 Pasadena, CA 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 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,101 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Pasadena, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WHITEMOON DREAMS, INC | $52,500 | 4 |
| STARGATE FILMS, INC | $49,504 | 2 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Special Effects Artists and Animators
Mill Valley, CA · $257,040Nicasio, CA · $174,990Amherst, NY · $164,000Menlo Park, CA · $153,230Glandale, CA · $148,076Top-Paying Roles in South Pasadena, CA
Managers, All Other · $145,000Speech-Language Pathologists · $100,693Lawyers · $92,248Mathematicians · $80,000Marketing Managers · $78,104Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in South Pasadena, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in South Pasadena, CA is $50,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is South Pasadena, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in South Pasadena, CA earns 35.9% less than the national median of $78,000, or $36,101 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.