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Mid-level Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Washington

Roles that require qualified independent work on routine tasks. Typically two to five years of relevant experience.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026
BLS percentile range
P25 to MEDIAN of the Washington OES distribution for Special Effects Artists and Animators.
DOL OFLC offered median
$113,000
Across 5 certified filings at this wage level.
Real disclosed salaries

Mid-level Special Effects Artists and Animators in Washington: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $113,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified5$113,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Mid-level Special Effects Artists and Animators in Washington. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Microsoft CorporationProduct Design2$146,175
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLCConcept Artist1$104,201
Bungie, Inc.Gameplay Animator1$108,000
Magic Fuel Games Inc.Technical Art Director1$113,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Product Design at Microsoft Corporation
    $152,200
    RedmondWage Level IIDecided May 8, 2025I-200-25121-925318
  • Concept Artist at SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC
    $104,201
    BellevueWage Level IIDecided May 8, 2025I-200-25121-928755
  • Gameplay Animator at Bungie, Inc.
    $108,000
    BellevueWage Level IIDecided Apr 16, 2025I-200-25099-848154
  • Technical Art Director at Magic Fuel Games Inc.
    $113,000
    BothellWage Level IIDecided Apr 2, 2025I-200-25085-805341
  • Product Design at Microsoft Corporation
    $140,150
    RedmondWage Level IIDecided Apr 16, 2025I-200-25099-845000

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.