DOL Median (Tempe, AZ)
$38,999
vs National
-34.8%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,977
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,999
-34.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Tempe, AZ earns $38,999 in nominal terms, which is 34.8% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,977 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tempe, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKLISTED STUDIOS LLC | $48,776 | 3 |
| Arizona State University | $44,245 | 2 |
| TINY SKETCH, LLC | $39,998 | 1 |
| CREATIVE LICENSE INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $38,000 | 2 |
| ZION AND ZION LLC | $31,200 | 2 |
| SECURE MEDICAL, INC | N/A | 1 |
| Pride Group, LLC | N/A | 2 |
| YMC ENTERPRISE, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| KYDAK, LLC | N/A | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Graphic Designers
Mill Valley, CA · $267,322Hauppauge, NY · $160,000Sagaponack, NE · $160,000East Palo Alto, CA · $147,300Menlo Park, CA · $145,000Top-Paying Roles in Tempe, AZ
Chief Executives · $201,628Data Scientists · $185,000Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $160,000Dentists, General · $156,000Software Developers · $131,237Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Graphic Designers make in Tempe, AZ?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Tempe, AZ is $38,999 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Tempe, AZ a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Tempe, AZ earns 34.8% less than the national median of $59,861, or $35,977 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.