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Special Effects Artists and Animators in New York, NY: H-1B salaries
98 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in New York, NY. Median offered base salary $94,931; middle half $77,750–$137,487.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $68,200 |
| Level II (qualified) | $90,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $112,476 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $158,850 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Motion Designer8
- Senior Designer3
- Junior Compositor3
- Animator3
- Senior Motion Designer3
- Compositor3
- Product Designer3
- Senior UI/UX Designer3
- CG Artist3
- Design Producer: Gameplay Visualization2
- Special Projects Editor – Graphics2
- Jr. CG Artist2
- 2D Animator2
- Lead Compositor2
- VFX Supervisor2
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Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).