Wage data
Graphic Designers Salary in the United States
The median Graphic Designers salary in the United States is $62,960 per year, with most earning between $49,040 and $81,830 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$49K – $82K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $49,040 |
| Median (50th) | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $104,910 |
Graphic Designers salary by metro
- San Jose$97,360 median
- San Francisco$92,050 median
- Washington$85,420 median
- New York$79,280 median
- Boston$78,270 median
- Seattle$76,720 median
- Baltimore$75,790 median
- Portland$75,650 median
- Sacramento$74,680 median
- Denver$72,500 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.