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Special Effects Artists and Animators average salary by city in California
- San Jose$161,540
- San Francisco$145,960
- Los Angeles$130,260
- Sacramento$120,760
- San Diego$117,610
- Riverside$105,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $161,540 | $156,950 | $120,950 | $110,747 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $145,960 | $136,770 | $105,050 | $101,547 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $130,260 | $124,590 | $93,230 | $92,277 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $120,760 | $122,880 | $87,900 | $86,646 | 107 |
| San Diego | $117,610 | $118,750 | $85,210 | $84,723 | 112 |
| Riverside | $105,560 | $95,420 | $78,940 | $77,366 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1014.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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