Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Reno, NV
The median special effects artists and animators in Reno, NV earns $105,240 a year, 3% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $6,906 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $76,730
- 25th percentile
- $80,400
- Median percentile
- $105,240
- 75th percentile
- $119,030
- 90th percentile
- $149,740
Based on 90 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$82,866 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $105,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,323 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,051 |
| Nevada income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $6,906 |
| Every two weeks | $3,187 |
Does it go far here?
$104,184Median pay in Reno, NV is worth this at average US prices (local price level 101.0 vs 100).
23%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,592 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Reno, NV
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,900 |
| Lawyers | $163,380 |
| Financial Managers | $133,470 |
| Software Developers | $125,710 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $123,920 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $122,700 |
| Marketing Managers | $116,340 |
| Construction Managers | $113,640 |
All special effects artists and animators salaries · Take-home pay in Nevada