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Job outlook for special effects artists in the United States
Are special effects artist jobs in demand?
Yes, special effects artist jobs are in demand. Special effects artist demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Special effects artist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of special effects artist jobs and the average special effects artist salary over time.
Special effects artist jobs over time
Special effects artist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 33 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 40 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 37 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 42 | 0.00% |
Average special effects artist salary over time
Special effects artist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,262 | $38.59 | +41.2% |
| 2024 | $56,849 | $27.33 | +17.9% |
| 2023 | $48,231 | $23.19 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | $44,515 | $21.40 | --2.7% |
| 2021 | $45,769 | $22.00 | +14.5% |
Special effects artist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of special effects artist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where special effects artists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for special effects artists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 489 | 11% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 187 | 10% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 60 | 9% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 48 | 8% |
| 5 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 433 | 7% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 97 | 7% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 46 | 7% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 685 | 6% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 240 | 6% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 676 | 5% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 587 | 5% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 450 | 5% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 363 | 5% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 359 | 5% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 182 | 5% |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 177 | 5% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 155 | 5% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 144 | 5% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 97 | 5% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 54 | 5% |
Most common cities for special effects artists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glendale | 3 | 1% | $86,393 |