DOL Median (Bethesda, MD)
$43,781
vs National
-26.9%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,580
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,781
-26.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Bethesda, MD earns $43,781 in nominal terms, which is 26.9% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,580 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bethesda, MD
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Streetsense Consulting LLC | $66,000 | 3 |
| MADISONFILM, INC. | $60,000 | 1 |
| Highrise Consulting, Inc. | $51,594 | 4 |
| STREETSENSE RETAIL ADVISORS, LLC | $42,738 | 4 |
| SMATHERS & BRANSON | $42,500 | 1 |
| PRINTCO, INC. | $40,912 | 3 |
| SEVEN PUBLISHING COMPANY LLC | $40,000 | 5 |
| MUSHINSKY VOELZKE ASSOCIATES (MV+A) | $40,000 | 1 |
| ILLUSTRIA, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Bethesda, MD?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Bethesda, MD is $43,781 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Bethesda, MD a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Bethesda, MD earns 26.9% less than the national median of $59,861, or $37,580 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.