DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$91,073
vs National
-11%
National: $102,325BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,378
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$91,073
-11% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,325
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Art Directors in Washington, DC earns $91,073 in nominal terms, which is 11% below the national average of $102,325. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,378 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIALINKS TV LLC | $170,000 | 1 |
| ISTRATEGY LABS, LLC | $102,000 | 1 |
| Huge LLC | $95,000 | 23 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $92,145 | 3 |
| DCA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC | $80,000 | 2 |
| SLEDGE, INC. | $72,176 | 3 |
| DUPONT PHOTOGRAPHERS INC | $58,188 | 3 |
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How much does a Art Directors make in Washington, DC?
The median Art Directors salary in Washington, DC is $91,073 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Art Directors?
A Art Directors in Washington, DC earns 11% less than the national median of $102,325, or $62,378 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.