SOC 27-1014 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Effects Artists and Animators — Providence
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
In Providence, RI the median wage is $80,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Providence, RI the median wage is $80,040. That is 21.6% lower than the national median of $102,030. Pay ranges from under $46,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $89,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,640 to $84,510.
Of the 601 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 207th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,070 | −54.8% |
| 25th | $48,640 | −52.3% |
| Median (50th) | $80,040 | −21.6% |
| 75th | $84,510 | −17.2% |
| 90th | $89,080 | −12.7% |
| Mean | $72,280 | −29.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Providence run 2.3% above the national average, so the median of $80,040 buys what $78,240 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,240US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,040 a year, 21.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,070 to $89,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Providence, RI?
The median annual wage is $80,040, or $38.48 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 Providence, RI is 21.6% 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 Providence, RI earns more than $89,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,070 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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