DOL Median (Palo Alto, CA)
$135,000
vs National
+31.9%
National: $102,325BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$97,473
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$135,000
+31.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,325
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Art Directors in Palo Alto, CA earns $135,000 in nominal terms, which is 31.9% 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 $97,473 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palo Alto, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Idean Enterprises, Inc | $220,000 | 2 |
| DISNEY ONLINE | $198,700 | 1 |
| MALLPAD, INC. | $180,000 | 1 |
| wondermall inc | $166,731 | 2 |
| KIWI, INC. | $160,000 | 1 |
| FANPLAYR INC | $155,000 | 1 |
| BRIGHTROLL, INC. | $153,462 | 1 |
| Tripactions | $135,000 | 4 |
| Groupon | $111,000 | 4 |
| JAUNT INC | $103,293 | 2 |
| HATTERY LABS LLC | $100,000 | 1 |
| PLAYDOM, INC., PART OF THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY | $98,838 | 1 |
| IDEO LP | $90,012 | 8 |
| SHAPA INC | $70,138 | 1 |
| VERTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | N/A | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Art Directors
BERKELEY, CA · $280,000Canonsburg, PA · $276,000Newark, NJ · $250,000Groveport, OH · $220,000EAST WINDSOR, NJ · $220,000Top-Paying Roles in Palo Alto, CA
Chief Executives · $209,000Software Developers · $200,000Computer Systems Analysts · $197,829Registered Nurses · $191,360Lawyers · $190,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Art Directors make in Palo Alto, CA?
The median Art Directors salary in Palo Alto, CA is $135,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Palo Alto, CA a good place to work as a Art Directors?
A Art Directors in Palo Alto, CA earns 31.9% more than the national median of $102,325, or $97,473 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.