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Industries with Fastest Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary Growth

These industries raised Special Effects Artists and Animators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.

30
Industries with Growth
+105.0%
Highest Growth
+27.6%
Average Growth
5
Industries with Decline

Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth

Special Effects Artists and Animators salary increase from 2019 to 2024

All 30 Industries with Salary Growth

Rank Industry 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Increase % Growth
1 Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $66,070 $135,450 +$69,380 +105.0%
2 Software Publishers $80,290 $130,450 +$50,160 +62.5%
3 Scientific Research and Development Services $75,260 $115,510 +$40,250 +53.5%
4 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $79,300 $119,270 +$39,970 +50.4%
5 Specialized Design Services $70,190 $98,880 +$28,690 +40.9%
6 Computer Systems Design and Related Services $71,980 $99,000 +$27,020 +37.5%
7 Other Support Services $55,310 $75,150 +$19,840 +35.9%
8 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $70,510 $95,390 +$24,880 +35.3%
9 Engineering Services $65,430 $86,690 +$21,260 +32.5%
10 Photographic Services $61,300 $80,040 +$18,740 +30.6%
11 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $65,010 $83,940 +$18,930 +29.1%
12 Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing $72,020 $92,890 +$20,870 +29.0%
13 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services $70,510 $90,520 +$20,010 +28.4%
14 Temporary Help Services $83,860 $105,880 +$22,020 +26.3%
15 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) $61,830 $76,790 +$14,960 +24.2%
16 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $65,420 $80,040 +$14,620 +22.3%
17 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $81,410 $97,710 +$16,300 +20.0%
18 Administrative and Support Services $79,940 $95,700 +$15,760 +19.7%
19 Employment Services $83,470 $99,840 +$16,370 +19.6%
20 Miscellaneous Manufacturing $71,860 $85,170 +$13,310 +18.5%
21 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers $74,430 $86,930 +$12,500 +16.8%
22 Management of Companies and Enterprises $66,310 $75,670 +$9,360 +14.1%
23 Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries $86,190 $97,930 +$11,740 +13.6%
24 Motion Picture and Video Industries $86,270 $97,940 +$11,670 +13.5%
25 Educational Services $57,960 $64,340 +$6,380 +11.0%
26 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $57,400 $63,690 +$6,290 +11.0%
27 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $92,740 $101,140 +$8,400 +9.1%
28 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $93,260 $100,950 +$7,690 +8.2%
29 Educational Support Services $59,930 $64,400 +$4,470 +7.5%
30 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $67,140 $67,620 +$480 +0.7%

5 Industries with Salary Decline

Rank Industry 2019 Salary 2024 Salary $ Decrease % Decline
1 Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations $66,000 $36,420 -$29,580 -44.8%
2 Machinery Manufacturing $82,730 $56,530 -$26,200 -31.7%
3 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $91,590 $72,760 -$18,830 -20.6%
4 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $84,850 $76,170 -$8,680 -10.2%
5 Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries $68,860 $62,030 -$6,830 -9.9%

About This Data

Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.

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