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Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Georgia
Special Effects Artists and Animators in Georgia earn a median $81,390 a year, 20% below the U.S. median.
- Median in GA
- $81,390 a year
- U.S. median
- $102,030 a year
- Employment
- 350
- Location quotient
- 0.56
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Georgia
- Median (50%)
- $81,390 · $39.13 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $77,830 · $37.42 an hour (estimate error ±7.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $40,000 · $19.23 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $58,480 · $28.12 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $96,200 · $46.25 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $106,120 · $51.02 an hour
- Employment
- 350 (estimate error ±38.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.07
- Location quotient
- 0.56 (1.00 = national share)
Special Effects Artists and Animators pay by metro area in Georgia
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $76,110 | 290 |
H-1B filings for special effects artists and animators in Georgia
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
3 certified filings with a median offered wage of $72,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do special effects artists and animators make in Georgia?
- The median wage for special effects artists and animators in Georgia is $81,390 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 350 jobs in the state.
- Where in Georgia do special effects artists and animators earn the most?
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $76,110 a year.