SOC 27-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Effects Artists and Animators — Kansas
Kansas
At $62,720, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Special Effects Artists and Animators, 38.5% beneath the national figure of $102,030.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,720, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Special Effects Artists and Animators, 38.5% beneath the national figure of $102,030. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,000 and $85,040. The lowest tenth earn under $56,470, while the highest tenth earn more than $102,530.
Among the 31 states with published data for this occupation, Kansas ranks 26th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 253rd of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,470 | −44.7% |
| 25th | $59,000 | −42.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,720 | −38.5% |
| 75th | $85,040 | −16.7% |
| 90th | $102,530 | +0.5% |
| Mean | $70,870 | −30.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,720 goes as far as $69,612 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,612US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,720 a year, 38.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,470 to $102,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 26th of 31 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $62,720, or $30.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,030, so pay in Kansas is 38.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas earns more than $102,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,470 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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