DOL Median (Waltham, MA)
$55,223
vs National
-7.7%
National: $59,861BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,695
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,223
-7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$59,861
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Graphic Designers in Waltham, MA earns $55,223 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% below the national average of $59,861. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,695 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Waltham, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| McKinsey & Company Inc. United States | $100,000 | 29 |
| Intralinks, Inc. | $80,000 | 4 |
| GLOBAL ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $65,000 | 2 |
| Mobile Heartbeat LLC | $62,484 | 3 |
| StudentUniverse.com, Inc. | $60,000 | 5 |
| Dynatrace | $50,000 | 2 |
| ZERO POROSITY CASTING, INC. | $45,760 | 1 |
| BOATHOUSE INC. | $40,768 | 1 |
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How much does a Graphic Designers make in Waltham, MA?
The median Graphic Designers salary in Waltham, MA is $55,223 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Waltham, MA a good place to work as a Graphic Designers?
A Graphic Designers in Waltham, MA earns 7.7% less than the national median of $59,861, or $37,695 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.