DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$140,250
vs National
+37.1%
National: $102,325BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$101,264
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$140,250
+37.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,325
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Art Directors in Santa Barbara, CA earns $140,250 in nominal terms, which is 37.1% 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 $101,264 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Barbara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sonos, Inc. | $170,500 | 4 |
| D2 NOVA CORP | $106,000 | 2 |
| ROCKY NOOK, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Art Directors make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Art Directors salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $140,250 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Art Directors?
A Art Directors in Santa Barbara, CA earns 37.1% more than the national median of $102,325, or $101,264 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.