DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$82,035
vs National
+5.2%
National: $78,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,262
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,035
+5.2% 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 Wisconsin earns $82,035 in nominal terms, which is 5.2% above the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,262 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE LLC | $115,200 | 477 |
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $93,163 | 174 |
| SLINGSHOTVR INC. | $57,151 | 3 |
| GHOST PRODUCTIONS, INC. | $45,000 | 4 |
| METTA MONDAY CREATIVE, LLC | $35,360 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Wisconsin?
The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Wisconsin is $82,035 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?
A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Wisconsin earns 5.2% more than the national median of $78,000, or $86,262 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.