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Special Effects Artists and Animators in Austin, TX: H-1B salaries
28 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Austin, TX. Median offered base salary $102,291; middle half $90,188–$125,982.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $96,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | $94,950 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $133,737 |
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
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Arts - Tiburon, a Florida Corporation | 8 | $84,625 |
| Activision Publishing Inc | 6 | $133,482 |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | 3 | $103,467 |
| InfluenceInk Inc | 3 | $72,000 |
| Certain Affinity, Inc. | 3 | $100,000 |
| Wizards of the Coast LLC | 2 | $121,732 |
| Enduring Games Inc. | 1 | $63,170 |
| Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. | 1 | $126,110 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 1 | $205,385 |
Job titles
- Development Manager3
- Senior Technical Artist3
- Associate Technical Artist2
- Technical Digital Artist2
- Gameplay Animator2
- Technical Artist I2
- Principal Animator2
- Technical Animator1
- Technical Artist1
- 3D Generalist1
- Systems Designer1
- Designer1
- Principal Technical Animator1
- Visual Effects Artist 21
- Senior Enviornment Artist1
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).