DOL Median (Santa Ana, CA)
$40,446
vs National
-32.4%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$29,203
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,446
-32.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Santa Ana, CA earns $40,446 in nominal terms, which is 32.4% 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 $29,203 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Ana, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BUCK CONSULTANTS LLC | $82,872 | 2 |
| DAVID-MICHAEL DESIGN, INC. | $50,000 | 2 |
| ADCREASIANS | $44,720 | 1 |
| CEE, Inc. | $43,680 | 1 |
| Lara International Inc | $37,211 | 2 |
| WINTIS CORPORATION | $34,800 | 2 |
| NIS America, Inc. | $34,320 | 1 |
| THE PLANNING CENTER | $34,000 | 1 |
| Leon Richman Design | $33,966 | 3 |
| Polaris E-Commerce, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| WILLIAM HEZMALHALCH ARCHITECTS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Santa Ana, CA?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Santa Ana, CA is $40,446 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Santa Ana, CA a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Santa Ana, CA earns 32.4% less than the national median of $59,861, or $29,203 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.