Career Profile
Special Effects Artists & Animators
Special effects artists and animators create images that appear to move and visual effects for various forms of media and entertainment.
General Information
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
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Special Effects Artists & Animators
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 32 openings per year are projected for Special Effects Artists & Animators.
Employment Change
Employment for Special Effects Artists & Animators is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $30.35/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.89, while experienced workers are paid $40.45. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 195 Special Effects Artists & Animators in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 232.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Special Effects Artists & Animators are Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, Motion Picture and Video Industries, and Specialized Design Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Special Effects Artists & Animators include Computers and Electronics, English Language, and Design.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Special Effects Artists & Animators is Bachelor's. 55% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.