DOL Median (South Pasadena, CA)
$35,443
vs National
-40.8%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,591
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,443
-40.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in South Pasadena, CA earns $35,443 in nominal terms, which is 40.8% 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 $25,591 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Pasadena, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SANCHEZ KAMPS ASSOCIATES DESIGN | $48,000 | 2 |
| SHADEDBOX, INC. | $36,100 | 2 |
| ROGUES GALLERY MEDIA, INC. | $35,443 | 1 |
| WACOW MEDIA | $33,904 | 3 |
| ANYONE COLLECTIVE, LLC | $33,066 | 3 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in South Pasadena, CA?
The median Graphic Designers salary in South Pasadena, CA is $35,443 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is South Pasadena, CA a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in South Pasadena, CA earns 40.8% less than the national median of $59,861, or $25,591 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.