DOL Median (Torrance, CA)
$41,600
vs National
-30.5%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$30,036
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,600
-30.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Torrance, CA earns $41,600 in nominal terms, which is 30.5% 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 $30,036 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Torrance, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SAATCHI & SAATCHI NORTH AMERICA, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Alpinestars USA | $80,000 | 4 |
| Saatchi & Saatchi North America LLC | $71,718 | 5 |
| Infosys Limited | $66,811 | 180 |
| DASSAULT SYSTEMES 3D EXCITE CORP. | $64,645 | 1 |
| Simplehuman, LLC | $58,240 | 2 |
| Phenomenex | $55,000 | 1 |
| CybEye, Inc. | $53,078 | 3 |
| JTB AMERICAS LTD | $52,000 | 1 |
| Rapiscan Systems, Inc. | $51,250 | 5 |
| FUJITSU TEN CORP. OF AMERICA | $50,000 | 2 |
| DREAMGEAR, LLC | $48,000 | 4 |
| United Resources Information, Inc | $41,600 | 1 |
| MASTER PIPE DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | $40,456 | 2 |
| NICHOLAS VFX GROUP LLC | $39,520 | 4 |
| NIPPON KODO INC. | $39,500 | 5 |
| Kamerycah, Inc. | $39,200 | 3 |
| JNJ BROS CORP | $35,454 | 2 |
| Japan Graphic Corporation | $35,443 | 1 |
| Takuyo Corporation | $35,443 | 2 |
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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 Torrance, CA
Chief Executives · $532,400Financial Managers · $200,000Physicists · $197,808Architectural and Engineering Managers · $175,000Producers and Directors · $158,750Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Graphic Designers make in Torrance, CA?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Torrance, CA is $41,600 based on 71 DOL filings.
Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Torrance, CA earns 30.5% less than the national median of $59,861, or $30,036 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.