DOL Median (Kansas City, MO)
$55,000
vs National
-8.1%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,147
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-8.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Kansas City, MO earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.1% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,147 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas City, MO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Populous Group, LLC | $82,000 | 8 |
| VML, Inc. | $65,000 | 8 |
| HNTB Corporation | $62,000 | 6 |
| BlueScope Steel North America Corporation | $56,529 | 1 |
| ABC IMAGING OF WASHINGTON | $51,417 | 5 |
| Shinn Fu Company of America | $41,472 | 10 |
| INDICIA DESIGN | $40,000 | 2 |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S. | $35,727 | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Kansas City, MO?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Kansas City, MO is $55,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Kansas City, MO a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Kansas City, MO earns 8.1% less than the national median of $59,861, or $62,147 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.