Special Effects Artists and Animators salary
in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Middle 50%
- $77,400–$105,510
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #8 of 10
Special Effects Artists and Animators in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro earn a median of $87,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $102,030 and 10% below the NV statewide median of $97,350. It ranks #8 of 10 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $87,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $77,400 and $105,510. The 10th percentile is $72,590 and the 90th is $120,680.
Is Las Vegas a high-paying metro for Special Effects Artists and Animators?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $102,030 and 10% below the NV statewide median of $97,350. It ranks #8 of 10 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Special Effects Artists and Animators make an hour in Las Vegas?
About $41.97 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $87,300 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.21–$50.73 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.