Special Effects Artists and Animators salary
in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Middle 50%
- $81,730–$104,410
- vs U.S. median
- -11%
- Metro rank
- #7 of 10
Special Effects Artists and Animators in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro earn a median of $91,150 a year, based on BLS estimates for 960 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $102,030 and 6% above the FL statewide median of $85,870. It ranks #7 of 10 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE960 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 Orlando?
The BLS median is $91,150 a year (May 2025). Half of the 960 jobs pay between $81,730 and $104,410. The 10th percentile is $81,730 and the 90th is $104,410.
Is Orlando a high-paying metro for Special Effects Artists and Animators?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $102,030 and 6% above the FL statewide median of $85,870. It ranks #7 of 10 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Special Effects Artists and Animators make an hour in Orlando?
About $43.82 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $91,150 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.29–$50.20 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.