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West Virginia Earnings
West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages
Region
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Average
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Entry Level
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Experienced
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV
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$95,930 or $46.12/hr
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$58,200 or $27.98/hr
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$146,170 or $70.27/hr
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National Earnings
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +5%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
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Employment
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small occupation
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This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 58,900 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
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Growth
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Average growth
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Projected employment growth will be due to increased demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, and television. Furthermore, continued demand for computer graphics for mobile devices, such as smart phones, will lead to more job opportunities. Special effects artists will be needed to create animation for games and for mobile applications.
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Self-Employment
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In 2021, 63.3% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
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Industries
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Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
- Self-employed workers (63.3%)
- Information (NAICS510000) (20.3%)
- Motion picture and sound recording industries (NAICS512000) (12.3%)
- Motion picture and video industries (NAICS512100) (12.2%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (10.7%)
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