SOC 27-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Effects Artists and Animators — Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Median pay in Oklahoma is $66,980 a year, 34.4% under the national median of $102,030 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Oklahoma is $66,980 a year, 34.4% under the national median of $102,030 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $52,920 and $69,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,820 and the ninetieth at $77,860.
Among the 31 states with published data for this occupation, Oklahoma ranks 22nd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 204th of 710 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,820 | −50.2% |
| 25th | $52,920 | −48.1% |
| Median (50th) | $66,980 | −34.4% |
| 75th | $69,560 | −31.8% |
| 90th | $77,860 | −23.7% |
| Mean | $66,380 | −34.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $66,980 goes as far as $76,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,980 a year, 34.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,820 to $77,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 22nd of 31 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $66,980, or $32.20 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 Oklahoma is 34.4% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $77,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,820 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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