DOL Median (Tennessee)
$57,176
vs National
-4.5%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,318
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,176
-4.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Tennessee earns $57,176 in nominal terms, which is 4.5% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,318 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Asurion LLC | $89,000 | 13 |
| Scripps Networks, LLC | $62,176 | 6 |
| MAGNETIC DREAMS INCORPORATED | $60,000 | 1 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | $60,000 | 264 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $60,000 | 115 |
| Tommy Emmanuel Touring LLC | $43,680 | 4 |
| SMP INDUSTRIES, INC | $40,019 | 1 |
| Charles Tombras Advertising, Inc. | $38,000 | 2 |
| Union University | $36,067 | 1 |
| J & P BEAUTY INC | $34,570 | 3 |
| Jun's corporation (d/b/a Joy Land Beauty Supply) | $31,242 | 1 |
| DIRECTFX SOLUTIONS, INC. | $28,600 | 2 |
| INFERNO, LLC | $28,330 | 3 |
| MEMPHIS STUDIOS | N/A | 1 |
| FROYOZ FC, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Tennessee?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Tennessee is $57,176 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Tennessee earns 4.5% less than the national median of $59,861, or $63,318 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.