DOL Median (Waltham, MA)
$52,000
vs National
-33.3%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,495
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-33.3% 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 Waltham, MA earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 33.3% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,495 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Waltham, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MCKINSEY COMPANY, INC UNITED STATES | $147,300 | 3 |
| BTC Mobility LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER SALSBERG | $52,000 | 1 |
| HERO4HIRE CREATIVE LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| MASSACHUSETTS PREMIER SOCCER, LLC | $43,742 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Waltham, MA?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Waltham, MA is $52,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Waltham, MA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Waltham, MA earns 33.3% less than the national median of $78,000, or $35,495 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.