Special Effects Artists and Animators
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Special Effects Artists and Animators to decrease by -0.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 51,900 to 51,800 jobs. Its estimate of 4,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($102,030), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
51,900
Projected employment (2034)
51,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
-0%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,200
Pay & Preparation
$102,030
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.25/5) • Active Learning (3.12/5) • Writing (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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