U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2007

Multimedia Artist and Animators
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Number in U.S.: 29,440
Mean Hourly Wage: $29.33
Mean Annual Wage: $61,010

Top Employment Industries: Motion picture and video industries, Advertising and related services, Computer systems design and related services, Software publishers, Specialized design services.

Top Paying Industries: Specialized design services ($80,520), Motion picture and video industries ($69,960), Other information services ($69,750), Employment services ($69,380), Internet service providers and web search portals ($65,840).

States with highest pay: California, Washington DC, Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, Washington (state).

Source: http://www.bls.gov/