DOL Median (Torrance, CA)
$49,691
vs National
-36.3%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,878
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,691
-36.3% 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 Torrance, CA earns $49,691 in nominal terms, which is 36.3% 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 $35,878 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Torrance, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SPINIFEX GROUP, INC | $145,000 | 2 |
| THE NICHOLAS VFX GROUP LLC | $49,691 | 1 |
| DASSAULT SYSTEMES 3DEXCITE CORP. | $47,670 | 8 |
| ALPINE ELECTRONICS RESEARCH OF AMERICA, INC. | $47,000 | 1 |
| The Nicholas VFX Group LLC dba TNG Visual Effects | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Torrance, CA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Torrance, CA is $49,691 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Torrance, CA earns 36.3% less than the national median of $78,000, or $35,878 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.