DOL Median (South San Francisco, CA)
$61,443
vs National
-21.2%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,363
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,443
-21.2% 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 San Francisco, CA earns $61,443 in nominal terms, which is 21.2% 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 $44,363 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Verily Life Sciences LLC | $120,000 | 2 |
| 97LEMON INC | $61,443 | 1 |
| Red Cube Production | $61,443 | 15 |
| YOYO GRILLS, INC. | $61,443 | 3 |
| SuccessFactors, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in South San Francisco, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in South San Francisco, CA is $61,443 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is South San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in South San Francisco, CA earns 21.2% less than the national median of $78,000, or $44,363 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.