DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$78,453
vs National
-23.3%
National: $102,325BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,644
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,453
-23.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,325
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Art Directors in San Diego, CA earns $78,453 in nominal terms, which is 23.3% below the national average of $102,325. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,644 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VitroRobertson, LLC | $95,000 | 5 |
| FREEDOM FOODS NORTH AMERICA INC | $94,536 | 1 |
| DIGITARIA INTERACTIVE INC | $91,550 | 4 |
| TRION WORLDS, INC. | $85,405 | 1 |
| NEWLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC | $85,405 | 1 |
| Pacific Digital Group, Inc | $75,000 | 2 |
| MUZAK LLC | $71,500 | 2 |
| CANNAVEST CORP | $65,000 | 2 |
| SLIDEGENIUS, INC | $63,232 | 4 |
| TERRA EDUCATION, INC | $40,269 | 1 |
| DIGITAL VOLITION INCORPORATED | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Art Directors make in San Diego, CA?
The median Art Directors salary in San Diego, CA is $78,453 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Art Directors?
A Art Directors in San Diego, CA earns 23.3% less than the national median of $102,325, or $56,644 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.