Special Effects Artists and Animators Jobs Pay in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Average Hourly Pay
$48.68
52.1%Above national average
Range: $46.36 – $51.00
Average Annual Pay
$101,250
52.1%Above national average
Range: $96,429 – $106,072
How much do Special Effects Artists and Animators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$41.38/hr
Range: $39.41 – $43.35
Annual Rate
$86,063
Range: $81,965 – $90,161
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$48.68/hr
Range: $46.36 – $51.00
Annual Rate
$101,250
Range: $96,429 – $106,072
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$55.98/hr
Range: $53.31 – $58.65
Annual Rate
$116,437
Range: $110,893 – $121,983
Special Effects Artists and Animators job description
Special Effects Artists and Animators professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
Responsibilities
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
