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Occupation ยท SOC 27-1014

Special Effects Artists and Animators: can it be done remotely?

Yes, usuallyTeleworkable share: 100%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of special effects artists and animators can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 21,280 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $99,800 ($47.98 an hour).

US employment

21,280

Median annual wage

$99,800

Mean annual wage

$110,110

Median hourly wage

$47.98

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry levelRemote jobs that pay over $75,000

Pay by state

Top 5 by nominal pay

  1. California$128,360
  2. New Jersey$124,300
  3. Oregon$108,630
  4. New York$102,170
  5. Colorado$95,130

Top 5 after cost of living

  1. California$115,930
  2. New Jersey$114,240
  3. Oregon$105,100
  4. New York$94,670
  5. Kansas$92,390
Full pay-by-state comparison

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Art Directors$111,040$11,240 (+11.3%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California7,690
  2. 2. Washington2,510
  3. 3. New York1,820
  4. 4. Florida1,430
  5. 5. Georgia860
  6. 6. Oregon470
  7. 7. Nevada420
  8. 8. Maryland370
  9. 9. Michigan330
  10. 10. Ohio290

States that pay the most

  1. 1. California$128,360
  2. 2. New Jersey$124,300
  3. 3. Oregon$108,630
  4. 4. New York$102,170
  5. 5. Colorado$95,130
  6. 6. Texas$88,620
  7. 7. Nevada$86,290
  8. 8. Ohio$83,530
  9. 9. Kansas$83,210
  10. 10. Maryland$81,700

Median annual wage. Based on 35 states and territories with published figures.

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