Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Nevada

Special effects artists and animators in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $106,380 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($94,300), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the special effects artists and animators average at $97,610 and the median at $97,350 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,870.

Special Effects Artists and Animators average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$106,380
Las Vegas$94,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$106,380	$105,240	$80,400	$83,668	101
Las Vegas	$94,300	$87,300	$77,400	$75,170	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in other states

Special Effects Artists and Animators salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

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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