Special Effects Artists and Animators vs Graphic Designers: AI exposure, pay and openings
AI use is higher in graphic designers work: 37% of tasks (high) against 36% for special effects artists and animators (high). Special Effects Artists and Animators has the higher median pay, $102,030 a year against $62,960, a gap of $39,070.
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet.
Side by side
| Measure | Special Effects Artists and Animators | Graphic Designers |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks that already see AI use | 36% (High) | 37% (High) |
| Median pay a year | $102,030 | $62,960 |
Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay, growth and openings: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The full check for each job
- Special Effects Artists and Animators: tasks, related jobs and skills to build
- Graphic Designers: tasks, related jobs and skills to build