The median annual wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators in Cleveland, OH is $62,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,790.
Pay spans roughly $56,190 at the 10th percentile to $79,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.99 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as special effects artists and animators in Cleveland, OH.
| Median (annual) | $62,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.99 |
| 10th percentile | $56,190 |
| 90th percentile | $79,000 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.