Special Effects Artists and Animators
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 27-1014.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
354
Average Salary
$118K
LCA Certification
93.0%
Employers in Data
168
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT | 32 | $164,597 |
| ELECTRONIC ARTS | 17 | $126,899 |
| APPLE | 12 | $174,053 |
| RIOT GAMES | 11 | $127,210 |
| BYTEDANCE | 11 | $189,184 |
| TIKTOK | 6 | $161,105 |
| SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT | 6 | $122,194 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 42 | $104,842 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 31 | $130,465 |
| Redmond, WA | 23 | $156,666 |
| Culver City, CA | 17 | $120,034 |
| San Jose, CA | 11 | $184,647 |
| Mountain View, CA | 10 | $156,226 |
| Bellevue, WA | 8 | $123,022 |
| Cupertino, CA | 6 | $187,271 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Special Effects Artists and Animators?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Special Effects Artists and Animators is $117,697, with observed filings ranging from $40,747 to $269,400.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Special Effects Artists and Animators?
168 employer names have historical LCAs for Special Effects Artists and Animators. The highest-volume employers include MICROSOFT, ELECTRONIC ARTS, APPLE.
What is the LCA certification rate for Special Effects Artists and Animators?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Special Effects Artists and Animators is 93.0% across 354 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.