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Special Effects Artists and Animators in Los Angeles, CA: H-1B salaries
97 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Los Angeles, CA. Median offered base salary $117,520; middle half $88,500–$149,912.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $77,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $109,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $135,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $168,937 |
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
- 3D Artist5
- Senior Designer4
- Lead Compositor3
- Computer Graphics Animator3
- Technical Artist2
- Animator2
- Avatar Modeler2
- Animation Artist2
- Technical Artist (AI Research)2
- Senior Character Artist2
- Jr. Designer2
- VFX Artist, Games Studio2
- R&D Technical Art2
- Visual Design Artist2
- Motion Design Director2
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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).