DOL Median (Michigan)
$55,000
vs National
-8.1%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,706
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 Michigan 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 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,706 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LeanTaaS, Inc. | $128,467 | 7 |
| AMAZON FULFILLMENT SERVICES | $117,280 | 9 |
| Populus Group LLC | $101,920 | 21 |
| Thomson Reuters (Tax & Accounting), Inc. | $100,000 | 1 |
| DASSAULT SYSTEMES 3DEXCITE CORP. | $92,470 | 1 |
| General Motors | $91,936 | 2 |
| Transcend Label Inc. | $85,000 | 1 |
| Populous Group, LLC | $82,000 | 8 |
| THE CLIK GROUP, INC. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Aplars LLC | $75,000 | 1 |
| Lane Automotive | $73,500 | 1 |
| Epitec, Inc. | $72,800 | 1 |
| University of Michigan | $72,000 | 9 |
| Harman Connected Services Inc | $71,050 | 5 |
| Altair Engineering, Inc. | $70,000 | 1 |
| RENE'S INC | $67,000 | 2 |
| TRI Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Aquent LLC | $66,560 | 10 |
| VML, Inc. | $65,000 | 8 |
| Integrity Web Consulting | $64,000 | 2 |
| KPMG LLP | $64,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Michigan?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Michigan is $55,000 based on 99 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Michigan earns 8.1% less than the national median of $59,861, or $60,706 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.