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Prevailing wages, top employers, and state-by-state breakdown from DOL certified petitions
H-1B Workers
61
25th Percentile
$99,454
Median Wage
$127,800
75th Percentile
$167,523
H-1B Prevailing Wage Range (P25 – P75)
H-1B Job Intelligence · Sprytne.com
The H-1B prevailing wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014.00) is $127,800 median, ranging from $99,454 to $167,523. A total of 61 petitions have been certified by the DOL. The largest sponsor is Microsoft Corporation with 8 certified workers. The highest concentration is in California ($136,381 median).
Source: DOL OFLC · LCA Certified Petitions · 2024 data
| Rank | Employer | Workers | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Microsoft Corporation | 8 | $179,460 |
| #2 | Apple Inc. | 6 | $153,803 |
| #3 | Electronic Arts - Tiburon, a Florida Corporation | 5 | $78,500 |
| #4 | META PLATFORMS, INC. | 3 | $208,626 |
| #5 | DreamWorks Animation LLC | 2 | $115,565 |
| #6 | Wizards of the Coast LLC | 2 | $121,733 |
| #7 | Certified Kernel Tech LLC | 2 | $137,487 |
| #8 | SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC | 2 | $149,260 |
| #9 | CRAFTY APES LLC | 2 | $88,920 |
| #10 | Fruitful, Inc. | 1 | $180,000 |
| State | Workers | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaCA | 34 | $136,381 |
| New YorkNY | 10 | $105,611 |
| TexasTX | 6 | $84,250 |
| WashingtonWA | 5 | $179,460 |
| IllinoisIL | 2 | $67,300 |
| North CarolinaNC | 1 | $117,521 |
| OhioOH | 1 | $99,454 |
| PennsylvaniaPA | 1 | $56,146 |
| FloridaFL | 1 | $95,500 |
The H-1B prevailing wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators (SOC 27-1014.00) is $127,800 median, with a range of $99,454 (P25) to $167,523 (P75), based on DOL LCA certified petitions.
61 H-1B petitions have been certified for Special Effects Artists and Animators roles according to DOL LCA data.
Top H-1B sponsors for Special Effects Artists and Animators: Microsoft Corporation (8 workers), Apple Inc. (6 workers), Electronic Arts - Tiburon, a Florida Corporation (5 workers).
Top states for Special Effects Artists and Animators H-1B workers: California (34 workers, $136,381); New York (10 workers, $105,611); Texas (6 workers, $84,250).
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Source: US Department of Labor — Office of Foreign Labor Certification. LCA = Labor Condition Application certified petitions. SOC 27-1014.00. Data does not constitute legal immigration advice.