DOL Median (BERKELEY, CA)
$53,856
vs National
-10%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,885
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,856
-10% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in BERKELEY, CA earns $53,856 in nominal terms, which is 10% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,885 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in BERKELEY, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | $133,565 | 149 |
| TIPPETT STUDIO | $116,500 | 2 |
| MONSOON ENTERPRISES, INC | $115,000 | 1 |
| CLIF BAR & COMPANY | $83,130 | 1 |
| DROPR C CORP | $61,173 | 3 |
| STOLLER DESIGN GROUP | $60,000 | 1 |
| YAJI & COMPANY, INC. | $49,712 | 1 |
| OLIO STUDIO, LLC | $48,277 | 3 |
| TRINITY BRAND GROUP, INC. | $45,000 | 2 |
| Celery Design Collaborative, LLC | $44,637 | 2 |
| TOMORROW PARTNERS, LLC | $44,000 | 3 |
| TEA VENTURES INTERNATIONAL, LP | $37,586 | 1 |
| BEN ZLOTKIN | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Graphic Designers
Mill Valley, CA · $267,322Hauppauge, NY · $160,000Sagaponack, NE · $160,000East Palo Alto, CA · $147,300Menlo Park, CA · $145,000Top-Paying Roles in BERKELEY, CA
Art Directors · $280,000Optometrists · $275,000Sales Managers · $200,000Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $197,200Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · $197,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Graphic Designers make in BERKELEY, CA?
The median Graphic Designers salary in BERKELEY, CA is $53,856 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is BERKELEY, CA a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in BERKELEY, CA earns 10% less than the national median of $59,861, or $38,885 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.