DOL Median (Raleigh, NC)
$41,840
vs National
-30.1%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,720
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,840
-30.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Raleigh, NC earns $41,840 in nominal terms, which is 30.1% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,720 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Raleigh, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FM:SYSTEMS, INC. | $65,000 | 2 |
| KFORCE INC. | $45,760 | 35 |
| Center Line Productions Inc. | $42,500 | 9 |
| VELASQUEZ COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION | $38,355 | 5 |
| CAMPBELL ALLIANCE GROUP, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| BACK HOME PRODUCTIONS, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC DISYS | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Raleigh, NC?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Raleigh, NC is $41,840 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Raleigh, NC a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Raleigh, NC earns 30.1% less than the national median of $59,861, or $43,720 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.