DOL Median (Costa Mesa, CA)
$188,000
vs National
+83.7%
National: $102,325BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$135,740
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$188,000
+83.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,325
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Art Directors in Costa Mesa, CA earns $188,000 in nominal terms, which is 83.7% above the national average of $102,325. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $135,740 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Costa Mesa, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Volcom LLC | $188,000 | 2 |
| TEAM GARAGE LLC | N/A | 1 |
| ALLURA PRINTING, INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Art Directors make in Costa Mesa, CA?
The median Art Directors salary in Costa Mesa, CA is $188,000 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Costa Mesa, CA a good place to work as a Art Directors?
A Art Directors in Costa Mesa, CA earns 83.7% more than the national median of $102,325, or $135,740 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.