Visual Effects Artist Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does a Visual Effects Artist make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Visual Effects Artist in Salem, OR is $62,673. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,376 to $70,579, with most professionals earning between $50,643 and $77,777.

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Communicate ideas with other VFX artists and the Art Director to create and maintain artistic styles and content.

December 30, 2022

Collaborate with environment artists, concept artists, designers, and engineers.

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Evaluate and optimize effects and materials.

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Develop high quality visual effects and supporting assets.

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Average Salary Range for Visual Effects Artist in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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56376

70579

62673

Average Total Cash Compensation

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57088

72289

63651

What is the average salary for Visual Effects Artist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Visual Effects Artist in Salem, OR. The base salary for Visual Effects Artist ranges from $56,376 to $70,579 with the average base salary of $62,673. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,088 to $72,289 with the average total cash compensation of $63,651.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,673	$56,376 - $70,579
Bonus	$977	$712 - $1,710
Total Pay	$63,651	$57,088 - $72,289

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Visual Effects Artist Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,591 - $69,597	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,506 - $73,245	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,569 - $69,568	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,730 - $73,526	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,730 - $73,526	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,657 - $73,435	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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