Special Effects Artists and Animators H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Special Effects Artists and Animators is $115K/year, across 994 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Special Effects Artists and Animators petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 207 | 21.4% | $75K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 346 | 35.7% | $108K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 178 | 18.4% | $135K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 237 | 24.5% | $171K | 4× |
Across 968 certified Special Effects Artists and Animators filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Special Effects Artists and Animators
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 93 | $165K |
| Apple Inc. | 62 | $170K |
| Electronic Arts, Inc. | 47 | $118K |
| Bytedance Inc. | 38 | $201K |
| Electronic Arts - Tiburon, a Florida Corporation | 20 | $77K |
| Riot Games, Inc. | 17 | $135K |
| Framestore, Inc | 17 | $150K |
| Snap Inc. | 17 | $135K |
Ranked by certified Special Effects Artists and Animators filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Special Effects Artists and Animators H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 547 | $127K |
| Washington | 114 | $152K |
| New York | 111 | $93K |
| Texas | 31 | $91K |
| Georgia | 28 | $66K |
| Massachusetts | 27 | $95K |
| Florida | 26 | $70K |
| New Jersey | 22 | $105K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 27-1014.00, Special Effects Artists and Animators, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.